E-BIKES And E SCOOTERS Law Sets Minimum Age For Riders At 16 Years Old

Since jericho Tpke has a speed limit of 40 mph an E bike should not be ridden on this road.. E-Bike operators must ride in single file and cannot double up as traditional bicycles can. E-Bikes are required to have a front white light and a rear red light after sunset.

By June 1, 2022, all E-Bikes and E-Scooters in New York State should have a manufacturer’s label prominently affixed to the E-Bike or E-Scooter with information regarding the wattage of the electric motor, maximum speed with electric assist, and, if an E-Bike, whether it is classified as an E-Bike class 1, 2, or 3. A 2023 Law Requires retailers to affix a notice on any e-bike stating that the rider must yield to pedestrians and follow traffic laws!

https://nybc.net/e-bike Funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety

November 15, 2023 | Signed by Governor Hochul