1. (a) “Electric bicycle” means a vehicle that:

   1. (1) Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor;
   2. (2) Is equipped with fully operable pedals;
   3. (3) Has two or three wheels;
   4. (4) Has a motor with a rating of 750 watts or less; and
   5. (5) Meets one of the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A Class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
   2. (2) A Class 2 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance whether or not the rider is pedaling the bicycle and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
   3. (3) A Class 3 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 294, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 63, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, 64, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.