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E-bike Laws and Regulations in Piney Point Village, Texas

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

Texas

Electric bicycle classes, age, and access

Texas defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts. Bicycle rules generally apply; an e-bike may not be prohibited where a non-electric bicycle is allowed, except on natural-surface nonmotorized trails. State/local authorities may restrict sidewalk use and set path speeds. Class 3 operators must be at least 15. No statewide e-bike helmet rule was verified.

Code: Tex. Transp. Code chs. 551, 664 Texas Transportation Code
Applies to: statewide

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Piney Point Village

Class 3 e-bike restrictions on private lots and tracts

The current City code bars Class 3 e-bikes from operating anywhere on a lot or tract except on paved motor-vehicle parking or access areas. The code source did not establish the enactment or effective date.

Code: Piney Point Village Code ch. 46 Piney Point Village e-bike rule
Applies to: city

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