‘A New Era of E-Bike Use’ or ‘the Dumbest Ebike Law Ever’? E-Bike Restrictions Are Hitting New Jersey, and I’m Worried It’s Just the Beginning

‘A new era of e-bike use’ or ‘the dumbest ebike law ever’? E-bike restrictions are hitting New Jersey, and I’m worried it’s just the beginning

New Jersey has entered ‘A new era of e-bike use,’ but many hope its overly restrictive rules won’t spread –I worry they will.

Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes

New Jersey has just taken one of the most aggressive – and controversial – steps yet in regulating electric bikes, and it’s a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism from cycling advocates. more…

Murphy Signs Controversial NJ E-Bike Bill Into Law

On his last day in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new e-bike bill into law on Monday that requires bike owners to have a license, and register and insure their bikes, one year after the new law takes effect. Violators would face a $50 fine. If you have a traditional driver’s license, you won’t need [...]

You'll Need A License And Insurance To Ride An e-Bike In This State Now

New Jersey now requires licenses, registration, and insurance. The law eliminates the state’s former e-bike classifications. Cyclists say the rules may deter practical, green transport. On his final day in office, the Governor of New Jersey signed off on a sweeping new law aimed squarely at dangerous e-bikes, stirring immediate backlash from cycling advocates who say it goes too far. They may have a point. More: New York’s E-bike Chaos Hits…

Why New Jersey Has New Comprehensive E-Bike Regulations

All e-bikes must be registered and insured, whether they are low-speed e-bikes that require pedaling and can't exceed 20 miles per hour, or they are motorized bicycles that reach 28 miles per hour.

New Jersey Governor Signs New Law Requiring Registration, Licensing, and Insurance for eBikes

(New Jersey, USA) New Jersey will perhaps have the strictest regulations on electric bikes in the USA as Gov. Phil Murphy signed bill S4834/A6235 into law on Jan. 19, the day before he left office reports the New Jersey Monitor and other outlets. New Jersey's controversial new law for electric bikes may be the strictest regulations in the USA. © Bosch The controversial new law will require registration, licensing, and insurance for electric bike…