Indiana § 9-21-11-13.1 Electric bicycles; rights and duties; exemption from certain statutes;
required equipment and features; restrictions on use

Indiana Statutes

§ 9-21-11-13.1 — Electric bicycles; rights and duties; exemption from certain statutes; required equipment and features; restrictions on use

Indiana § 9-21-11-13.1

Title 9MOTOR VEHICLES

Art. 21TRAFFIC REGULATION

Ch. 11Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Electric Foot

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Ind. Code § 9-21-11-13.1 (2026).

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(a)An electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105).

(b)Except as otherwise provided in this section, an operator of an electric bicycle is:

(1)subject to all of the duties; and

(2)entitled to all of the rights and privileges; of a bicycle operator.

(c)Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric bicycle shall be regulated as a bicycle.

(d)The operator of an electric bicycle is not subject to:

(1)IC 9-24 (driver's licenses); or

(2)IC 9-25 (financial responsibility).

(e)An electric bicycle is not subject to:

(1)IC 9-17 (certificates of title);

(2)IC 9-18.1 (motor vehicle registration); or

(3)IC 14-16-1 (off-road vehicles).

(f)On and after January 1, 2020, a manufacturer or distributor of an electric bicycle shall affix a permanent and con

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1. (a) An electric bicycle is not a motor
vehicle (as defined in IC 9-13-2-105).
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an operator of an
electric bicycle is:
(1) subject to all of the duties; and
(2) entitled to all of the rights and privileges;
of a bicycle operator.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric bicycle
shall be regulated as a bicycle.
(d) The operator of an electric bicycle is not subject to:
(1) IC 9-24 (driver's licenses); or
(2) IC 9-25 (financial responsibility).
(e) An electric bicycle is not subject to:
(1) IC 9-17 (certificates of title);
(2) IC 9-18.1 (motor vehicle registration); or
(3) IC 14-16-1 (off-road vehicles).
(f) On and after January 1, 2020, a manufacturer or distributor of an
electric bicycle shall affix a permanent and conspicuous label to each
electric bicycle. Each label described under this subsection shall
prominently display the following information:
(1) The class level of the electric bicycle.
(2) The top assisted speed of the electric bicycle.
(3) The rated wattage of the electric bicycle's electric motor.
(g) If a modification to an electric bicycle results in any alteration
to the:
(1) top assisted speed of the electric bicycle; or
(2) engagement of the electric bicycle's electric motor;
the label described in subsection (f) shall be replaced with a subsequent
label that accurately reflects the class level, top assisted speed, and
rated wattage of the modified electric bicycle.
(h) All electric bicycles shall comply with the bicycle equipment
and manufacturing requirements adopted by the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 CFR 1512).
(i) All electric bicycles shall be equipped with an electric motor that
disengages or ceases to provide assistance when the operator:
(1) stops pedaling; or
(2) applies brakes.
(j) Subject to subsection (k), and except as provided in subsection
(l), an electric bicycle may be operated wherever bicycles are permitted
to travel.
(k) The lawful operation of an electric bicycle is subject to the
following provisions:
(1) Unless otherwise specified by a statute, rule, or local
ordinance, a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle may be operated
on any bicycle path or multipurpose path where bicycles are
permitted.
(2) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle
path or multipurpose path unless one (1) or more of the following
conditions apply:
(A) The bicycle path or multipurpose path is within or adjacent
to a highway or roadway.
(B) A local authority or state agency with jurisdiction over the
bicycle path or multipurpose path authorizes the use of a Class
3 electric bicycle on the bicycle path or multipurpose path.
(3) A person less than fifteen (15) years of age may not operate a
Class 3 electric bicycle.
(4) A person less than fifteen (15) years of age may ride as a
passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle if the Class 3 electric
bicycle is designed to accommodate a passenger.
(5) A properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets the
most recent and applicable standards issued by the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society
for Testing and Materials must be worn by any person who
operates or rides as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle and
is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(l) Subsection (k) shall not apply to a path or trail designated as
nonmotorized if the following conditions are met:
(1) The bicycle path or trail has a natural surface tread.
(2) The bicycle path or trail was made by clearing and grading the
native soil.
(3) No surfacing materials have been added to the bicycle path or
trail.
A local authority or state agency may regulate the use of electric
bicycles or any class of electric bicycle on a bicycle path or trail
described under this subsection.