The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in Maryland.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 750 W
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Minimum age
- 16+ (Class 3)
- Helmet
- Under-16 operators and passengers must wear a helmet
- 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
Transp. 11-117.1 sets the 3-class / <=750W framework; 21-1205.2 bars under-16 from operating a Class 3 on public highways. Statewide rule requires under-16 to wear a helmet. [Source: Md. Transp. 21-1205.2 (def 11-117.1; helmet 21-1207.1)]. 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.