Massachusetts S2373 amends laws to allow municipalities to regulate class 3 electric bicycles on natural surface trails.
Massachusetts S2373 amends the state's General Laws to allow municipalities, local authorities, or state agencies to adopt ordinances or regulations permitting or regulating the use of class 3 electric bicycles on natural surface trails. These trails are designated for nonmotorized traffic and have no added surfacing materials. The bill also defines a class 3 electric bicycle as one equipped with a motor that assists only when the rider is pedaling and stops assisting when the bicycle reaches 28 miles per hour.
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