The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in Indiana.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 750 W
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Minimum age
- 15+ (Class 3)
- Helmet
- Helmet required for Class 3 operators/passengers under 18
- Licence required
- No
- Registration required
- No
The three classes
| Class | Assist | Top speed | Throttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Pedal-assist | 20 mph | No |
| Class 2 | Throttle + assist | 20 mph | Yes |
| Class 3 | Pedal-assist | 28 mph | No |
What the statute actually says
Indiana uses the 3-class system (<=750W; Class 1/2 to 20, Class 3 to 28 mph). IC 9-21-11-13.1 bars under-15 from operating a Class 3 and requires a helmet for Class 3 riders under 18. Cited gov page is the Indiana DNR e-bike rules page (statute at iga.in.gov is JS-rendered). [Source: IC 9-21-11-13.1; class defs IC 9-13-2-26.6/.7/.8]. Draft — verify against the current statute before relying on it.
Draft summary under verification — not legal
advice. Summaries were ported from Redtail eBikes' rulebook research (pulled 2026-07-03) and are being
re-verified against the official sources linked above. State law changes; confirm before you rely on it.