New Jersey Passes Law Requiring License, Registration, And Insurance For E-Bikes

New Jersey Passes Law Requiring License, Registration, And Insurance For E-Bikes

On his last day in office, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy signed the law in response to an increasing number of e-bike crashes and fatalities.

NJ Governor Signs E-Bike Law Mandating Licenses, Insurance by July 2026

Jersey’s Electric Pedal Pushback: Mandating Licenses and Coverage for E-Bike Riders In the bustling streets of New Jersey, a new era for electric bicycles dawned this week as Governor Phil Murphy affixed his signature to a contentious piece of legislation. The law, signed on January 19, 2026, reclassifies all e-bikes as motorized bicycles, imposing requirements for licensing, registration, and liability insurance on riders. This move comes amid …

New Jersey severely cracks down on e-bikes, requiring licenses and insurance; must be 15 or older to use one.

If there's an electric bike in your garage, you need to understand New Jersey's crackdown no matter who has been riding it.