Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-1205.2 - Operation of an electric bicycle(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; or2. 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.(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.Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 64,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 63,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.