The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in Nebraska.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 750 W
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Minimum age
- None statewide
- 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
LB138 (2023, operative Jan 1 2024) adopts the standard 3-class system, motor <=750W, Class I/II to 20 mph and Class III to 28 mph. No statewide minimum age for Class 3 and no statewide helmet law. [Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-618.03; 60-614.02-60-614.04 (LB138 2023)]. 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.