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| E-bike classes allowed | Class 1 and Class 2 only; 750 W or less. Statute definition does not include Class 3 (c.90 s.1). E-bikes excluded from 'motor vehicles'. |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | No statewide rule found (checked c.85 s.11B and c.90 s.1). The under-16 rule in c.90 s.1B is for motorized bicycles, which by definition exclude electric bicycles (c.90 s.1). |
| Helmet rule | Checking with official source |
| Where you can ride | Checking with official source |
| License / registration | Not required. 'Motor vehicles' excludes electric bicycles (c.90 s.1), and the motorized-bicycle license rule (c.90 s.1B) does not cover them. |
Highlighted counties have local e-bike rules we've checked against an official source. Everywhere else, state law applies. Parks, trails and HOAs can still post their own rules.
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| Place | What's restricted | Where | Source | Checked |
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| Boston | No sidewalks; No natural-surface trails; Give an audible signal when passing on shared-use paths | City of Boston | Official page | |
| Cambridge | Riders 16 and younger need a helmet. | Local traffic rules will be updated after the state micromobility commission reports. Source is the city's transportation page, not city code. | Official page |
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Source: boston.gov
City rule · Checked
Source: cambridgema.gov
Local rules change. Cities, counties and park agencies update their rules often. Check the linked source before you ride.
This is a summary, not legal advice. Local rules can be stricter; check the sources above.
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