"On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new bill into state law that sets a precedent for e-bikes in the state. New Jersey's most recent bill requires e-bike riders to have a license, register their e-bike, and insure it. You can read the bill in its entirety here. And this applies to all e-bikes in the state. Over the last handful of years, "e-bikes" have been much more prominent in local and even national news. But, generally not for good reasons."
"They argue that many of the electric bikes involved are not bikes at all. Rather, they are electric motorcycles, or e-motos. While definitions can vary from state to state, the United States has adopted the 3-class system for e-bikes. Class 1: pedal assist only up to 20MPH Class 2: pedal assist and throttle up to 20MPH Class 3: pedal assist only up to 28MPH"
New Jersey now requires e-bike riders to obtain a license, register their e-bike, and carry insurance, with the law applying to all e-bikes statewide. The change follows a rise in reported e-bike incidents, including collisions and a fatal crash involving a 13-year-old. Debate exists over whether many involved vehicles are true e-bikes or higher-powered electric motorcycles. The United States uses a three-class e-bike system: Class 1 pedal-assist up to 20 MPH, Class 2 pedal-assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and Class 3 pedal-assist up to 28 MPH. All three classes are limited to 750 watts.
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