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Electric Bicycle Safety: Share the Road, Ride Smart

Electric bicycles are subject to specific Pennsylvania laws and operating requirements. Before you ride, be sure you understand the rules for e-bikes, including where they may be operated and the legal definition of a pedal cycle with electric assist. PennDOT Fact Sheet

You can learn more by visiting PennDOT’s Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws page: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/riding-a-bike/bicycle-safety-and-pennsylvania-laws. You can also review the Commonwealth’s guidance on e-bikes in Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/biking/ebike-policy.