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E-bike Laws and Regulations in Whitefish, 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

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Whitefish

E-bike access and speed limit on shared paths

Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may use shared paths, subject to a 15-mph limit, pedestrian yielding, and careful-operation rules. The City code defines e-bike classes. The ordinance history is from 2017; an exact effective date was not available in the current City code materials.

Code: Whitefish City Code §§ 6-1-2, 6-1-11; Ord. 17-21 Whitefish e-bike shared-path rule
Applies to: city

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Bikes to compare

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35MPH E-Mountain Bike for adults Dirt Bike 48V/23Ah 26" 2000W Dual Motor

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DYU BMX Electric Bike 20*3.0 Fat Tire E-Bike 48V 13Ah Removable Battery 1000W Peak Motor City Electric Bicycle for Adults

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Greenpedel fa t Wheels Ebike 350W Top Selling for Kids Best Product Mini Snow E-Bike 14 Inch Electric Bicycle for Sale

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Electric Bike for Adults, 2500/2000/1800W Peak Motor Ebike, 55-120 Mi Range, 10.4/15Ah/18Ah Removable Battery with AI Smart Lighting, 16"/20''Dual Suspension Fat Tires for Urban Cycling

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