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E-bike Laws and Regulations in Missoula, Montana

Rules to know

State, county, and city rules that apply in this area.

Montana

Electrically assisted bicycle definition

Montana defines an electrically assisted bicycle as a two-wheel vehicle with an electric motor that can propel a 170-pound rider at no more than 20 mph on a paved, level surface and includes it within the bicycle category. No separate class system or e-bike-specific statewide age/helmet rule was verified in the current code reviewed.

Code
MCA § 61-8-102 Montana Code Annotated
Applies to
statewide
Missoula

E-bike operation on City shared paths and open space

Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may operate on designated Primary Commuter Trails; Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed there. E-bikes are prohibited in City open-space areas under the City rule and guidance. Ordinance 3641 was adopted August 12, 2019 and became effective September 11, 2019.

Code
Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, § 12.40.020; Ord. 3641 Missoula electric-bicycle path ordinance
Applies to
city
Effective
Wed Sep 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Bikes to compare

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Electric Bike for Adults, 26" Commuter Ebikes with 7-Speed Gears, 25MPH Lightweight E Bike, 720W Peak Motor, 375Wh Removable Battery, 50 Miles Range, Electric Mountain Bicycle for All Terrain (White)

Electric Bike for Adults, 26" Commuter Ebikes with 7-Speed Gears, 25MPH Lightweight E Bike, 720W Peak Motor, 375Wh Removable Battery, 50 Miles Range, Electric Mountain Bicycle for All Terrain (White)

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Electric Bike for Adults,1500W Electric Mountain Ebike,40Miles,Commuter Electric Bicycle Electric Dirt Bike with 7-Speed, 26" Tires,Removable Battery, Shock Absorber

Electric Bike for Adults,1500W Electric Mountain Ebike,40Miles,Commuter Electric Bicycle Electric Dirt Bike with 7-Speed, 26" Tires,Removable Battery, Shock Absorber

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Qlife Cityone  St Electric Bike for Woman, Peak 1200W Motor 48V Battery, 25MPH 55 Miles, 26“ Step-Thru Electric Bicycle, 7-Speed Commute E-Bike

Qlife Cityone St Electric Bike for Woman, Peak 1200W Motor 48V Battery, 25MPH 55 Miles, 26“ Step-Thru Electric Bicycle, 7-Speed Commute E-Bike

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26" Electric Bike for Adults,Step -Thru Ebike,1200W Peak,7-Speed

26" Electric Bike for Adults,Step -Thru Ebike,1200W Peak,7-Speed

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