(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.
(2)(i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.
(ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:
1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right-of-way; or
2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.
(iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.
Age restrictions for operation of Class 3 electric bicycle
(b)(1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.
(2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1205.2, MD TRANS § 21-1205.2
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
