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Issue Briefs

Regulation of Electric Bicycles

Subject
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Published
09/11/2017

Under Colorado law, an electric bicycle is a bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts.  This issue brief provides an overview of the current state laws related to electric bicycles, as well as an overview of regulations around the country.

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