The Electric Bicycle
Minn. Stat. 169.222 — ridden like a bicycle, and not under 15
In Minnesota, a person may operate an electric-assisted bicycle in the same manner as other bicycles, including on the shoulder, in a bicycle lane, and on a bicycle route.
The paths. A class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycle may be ridden with the motor engaged on a bicycle path, trail or shared use path unless prohibited under the laws the subdivision names. A class 3 may be, unless the authority over the path prohibits it.
The age. A person under the age of 15 must not operate an electric-assisted bicycle.
| The assumption | What the law actually does |
|---|---|
| The assumptionChildren can ride e-bikes like any bicycle | What the law actually doesNot under the age of 15 |
| The assumptionClass 3 is barred from every path | What the law actually doesAllowed unless the authority over the path prohibits it |
Local ordinances, park and trail rules, and the rules for mopeds, motor scooters and other motorized devices are not all on this page. Whether a particular machine is an electric bicycle under the definition is a question for a licensed Minnesota attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Minn. Stat. 169.222 — Operation of bicycle
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.