The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in Missouri.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 750 W
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Minimum age
- 16+ (Class 3)
- Helmet
- No statewide helmet requirement
- 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
RSMo 301.010 defines the 3-class system (electric bicycle = motor <750W; Class 3 to 28 mph); 307.194: no person under 16 may operate a Class 3, Class 3 must have a speedometer, e-bikes have the rights/duties of bicycles. [Source: RSMo 307.194 (class defs 301.010)]. 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.