Georgia e-bike regulations
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-300 et seq.) defines three classes of electric assisted bicycles: Class 1 (pedal-assist only, motor cuts off at 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-assisted, motor cuts off at 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist, motor cuts off at 28 mph). E-bikes are generally treated like bicycles, not motor vehicles, and no license, registration, or insurance is required to operate one. Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes may be used on bicycle paths and shared-use paths where regular bicycles are permitted, unless a local authority or state agency prohibits it; Class 3 e-bikes may be restricted from certain paths, and Class 3 operators/passengers under 16 must wear a helmet. Local governments retain authority to further regulate or restrict e-bike operation on paths within their jurisdiction.
Overview
Georgia regulates electric bicycles under its state vehicle code. Statewide statutes below set the baseline for every county, city and school district in Georgia. Local governments may adopt stricter rules for trails, sidewalks, beaches and campus property.
What riders should know
- Confirm your bike's class (1, 2 or 3) — most rules key off class.
- Helmet and minimum age rules often differ by class and by locality.
- Trail, path and sidewalk access is frequently set at the county or city level.
Georgia statutes
Definitions - Electric Assisted Bicycles
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-300
Defines Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric assisted bicycles based on motor operation (pedal-assist vs. throttle) and maximum assisted speed (20 mph for Class 1/2, 28 mph for Class 3).
For purposes of this part: (1) 'Class I electric assisted bicycle' means an electric assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the device reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour. (2) 'Class II electric assisted bicycle' means an electric assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour. (3) 'Class III electric assisted bicycle' means an electric assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.Justia - 2024 Georgia CodeOperation of Electric Assisted Bicycles on Paths
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-303
Class I and Class II e-bikes may be operated on bicycle paths/shared-use paths where bicycles are permitted unless prohibited by local authority or state agency; additional provisions govern Class III e-bikes and helmet requirements for younger riders.
(a)(1) Any class I electric assisted bicycle or class II electric assisted bicycle shall be authorized to be operated on any bicycle path or shared use path where bicycles are permitted to be operated; provided, however, that a local authority or state agency may prohibit the operation of a class I electric assisted bicycle or class II electric assisted bicycle on a bicycle path or shared use path under its jurisdiction and control.FindLaw - Georgia Code
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