Electric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and paths
Connecticut defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts and applies bicycle rights and duties. Class 3 is barred from bike and multi-use paths except when adjacent to a roadway or expressly authorized; local authorities may regulate facilities. Operators under 16 may not operate Class 3 except as passengers. Effective October 1, 2026, operators and passengers on all e-bike classes must wear protective headgear.
- Code
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-1, 14-286, 14-289, 14-289k Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 248 (2026 Supplement)
- Applies to
- statewide
- Effective
- Thu Oct 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
