Ebikes are classified as bicycles as long as they fit the federal requirements listed above. Legally, there are only 2 requirements that one must fulfill in order to operate an ebike:

• all operators and passengers must be 16 years of age or older
• all operators must wear an approved bicycle helmet at all times

As long as the operate fits the requirements listed above, the following apply to all operators of ebikes:

• no driver's license is required
• no written test is required
• no vehicle registration or plate is required
• no motor vehicle liability insurance is required