Electric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and trails
Ohio defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts. Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle/shared-use paths unless locally or state-prohibited; Class 3 is generally limited to paths adjacent to a highway or expressly authorized. All classes are barred from specified natural-surface trails without permission. Class 3 operator minimum age is 16 and all Class 3 riders/passengers must wear helmets.
- Code
- Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.01, 4511.522 Ohio Revised Code
- Applies to
- statewide
