Massachusetts H3758 amends laws to allow municipalities to regulate class 3 electric bicycles on certain trails.

Massachusetts H3758 amends the General Laws to allow municipalities, local authorities, or state agencies to regulate the use of class 3 electric bicycles on trails designated for bicycle use. These trails must be made by clearing and grading the soil without adding surfacing materials. The bill also removes restrictions on operating electric bicycles on sidewalks. Class 3 electric bicycles are defined as those equipped with a motor that assists only when the rider is pedaling and stops assisting at 28 miles per hour.

Massachusetts H3758 amends laws to allow municipalities to regulate class 3 electric bicycles on certain trails.

Massachusetts H3758 amends the General Laws to allow municipalities, local authorities, or state agencies to regulate the use of class 3 electric bicycles on trails designated for bicycle use. These trails must be made by clearing and grading the soil without adding surfacing materials. The bill also removes restrictions on operating electric bicycles on sidewalks. Class 3 electric bicycles are defined as those equipped with a motor that assists only when the rider is pedaling and stops assisting at 28 miles per hour.