E-bike Definitions
A low-speed electric bicycle (e-bike) is a two-wheeled bicycle with pedals where the motor assists only while pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
A motorized bicycle (moped) is a pedal bicycle that is throttle-capable of assisted speeds up to 28 miles per hour.
E-bike Requirements
- Minimum age - 15 years old.
- Possess a valid driver license or e-bike license or e-bike permit.
- e-bikes must be registered and insured.
- A helmet is mandatory for all e-bike riders, regardless of age.
E-bike License
- You must be at least 15 years old.
- Schedule an appointment for an e-bike permit.
- Pass the Knowledge and Vision Tests to validate your permit.
- Schedule a Road Test.
- Practice operating the e-bike, unsupervised and during daylight hours, for 45 days.
- Upon passing your Road Test, obtain your e-bike license at an NJMVC Licensing Center.
E-bike Registration
- Obtain e-bike insurance.
- Schedule a registration appointment.
- Provide ID and show valid proof of ownership or affidavit of ownership.
- Provide a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- If an MCO, bill of sale or formal proof of ownership is not available, the Motor Vehicle Commission may accept an affidavit from the current owner. The affidavit sets forth with reasonable specificity the acquisition of ownership of the e-bike, together with any supporting documents, as proof of ownership of the e-bike.
- Obtain registration.