Missouri e-bike regulations
Missouri law (RSMo Chapter 307) defines and regulates electric bicycles, classifying them into three classes (Class 1, 2, 3) similar to many other states, granting them rights and duties of bicycle riders on streets and highways, with restrictions on Class 3 e-bikes and local authority to regulate use on paths.
Overview
Missouri regulates electric bicycles under its state vehicle code. Statewide statutes below set the baseline for every county, city and school district in Missouri. 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.
Missouri statutes
Electric bicycles — rights and privileges — label, requirements — modifications require new label — product safety standards — authorized to ride, where, exceptions — class 3 electric bicycles, special provisions
RSMo § 307.194
Defines Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles, grants riders rights and privileges of bicycle riders, requires manufacturer labeling identifying class, sets product safety standards, specifies where e-bikes may be ridden, and imposes special provisions (e.g., minimum age, helmet considerations) for Class 3 electric bicycles.
See full statutory text at the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website.Missouri Revisor of StatutesRights and duties of bicycle, electric bicycle, and motorized bicycle riders
RSMo § 307.188
Provides that every person riding a bicycle, electric bicycle, or motorized bicycle upon a street or highway is granted the rights and is subject to the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle under Chapter 304, with certain exceptions.
See full statutory text at the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website.Missouri Revisor of StatutesDefinitions (Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation)
RSMo § 301.010
Provides definitions used throughout Title XIX including motor vehicle-related terms referenced in connection with electric bicycle classification and regulation.
See full statutory text at the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website.Missouri Revisor of StatutesSenate Bill No. 28 — relating to transportation (repeals and amends sections including 301.010, 301.140, 301.448, 301.469, 301.558, 307.010)
SB 28 (2025), 103rd General Assembly
Truly agreed to and finally passed transportation omnibus bill in the 2025 First Regular Session amending multiple transportation-related RSMo sections; relevant to vehicle/bicycle definitions and titling provisions.
See full bill text via the Missouri Senate website.Missouri SenateHouse Bill No. 572 — omnibus transportation-related provisions (2025)
HB 572 (2025), 103rd General Assembly
House committee substitute bill proposing to repeal and enact numerous transportation-related sections of RSMo, including provisions touching motor vehicle and bicycle-related statutes.
See full bill text via the Missouri House of Representatives website.Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri government links
Last verified 2026-09-07
Missouri meeting calendar (state, county & city)
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Missouri meetings on e-bikes
No e-bike meetings recorded for this area yet.
Federal delegation
Josh Hawley
United States Senator • Republican
381 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Eric Schmitt
United States Senator • Republican
404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
State officials
Mike Kehoe
Governor • Republican
P.O. Box 720, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Ed Hassinger
Director, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
105 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65102
Adam Schnelting
Chair, Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee • District District 23 • Republican