Seattle E Bike Laws

The law also restricts the motor output for all classes of e bikes to no more than 750 watts.

Seattle e bike laws. 220 south jackson st seattle wa 98104. The state of washington wa defines electric bicycles as electric assisted bicycles the electric bike must have two or three fully operational pedals for human propulsion and the electric motor must be no more than 750 w. Section 11 44 020 rights and duties of rider. Limebike s electric assisted bicycles which were introduced as part of its bike share fleet this.

Selected provisions of the seattle traffic code by section number section 11 44 010 where regulations apply. Electric bicycles are classified as class 1 class 2 or class 3 as defined below. New e bike law in washington state takes effect on june 7 2018. In early 2018 the washington state legislature passed sb 6434 establishing a legal framework consistent with national standards and giving the electric bike e bike industry greater certainty in the washington market.

These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street alley or way open to the public subject to those exceptions stated herein.