ON DESIGN
BIKE：
- Bikes are used for mobility and recreation.
- Bikes are exclusively human-powered, include a wide variety of designs, and offer an endless amount of uses.
ELECTRIC BIKE (E-BIKE)：
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E-bikes are used for mobility and recreation.
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E-bikes are used similarly to bikes but can help resolve barriers to biking related to commuting, carrying kids or cargo, physical limitations and/or terrain.
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E-bikes are either powered by a motor that assists when pedaling or activated by a throttle. They are designed like bicycles.
ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE (eMTB)：
- eMTBs are often used for recreational purposes, especially on trails.
- Riding an eMTB is similar to riding a traditional mountain bike, with the assistance of a small motor.
- eMTBs are either powered by a motor that assists when pedaling or activated by a throttle. In general, eMTBs are pedal-assist only.
ON REGULATION
BIKE：
- Bikes are defined as human-powered vehicles that don’t generally require licensing, registration or insurance to operate.
- State and local regulations determine where bikes are allowed to travel on streets and paths.
- There may be additional state or local laws around speed limits, age restrictions, the use of helmets and other equipment and operating requirements.
ELECTRIC BIKE (E-BIKE)：
- The first sale and manufacturing of e-bikes is federally regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- E-bikes are defined in a state or local traffic code for operation.
- States and cities determine which class, if any, of e-bikes are allowed on streets, bike lanes, bike paths and sidewalks.
- States and cities may set additional requirements such as speed limits, age restrictions and the use of helmets.
ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE (eMTB)：
- eMTBs access is primarily governed by a state or local natural resource department.
- eMTBs are generally allowed on motorized trails and roads
- Agencies determine which class, if any, of eMTBs are allowed on non-motorized, natural surface trails.
- Agencies may determine additional requirements such as speed limits, etiquette guidelines and access provisions.
