E-bike Laws and Regulations in Congress, Ohio

Electric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and trails

Ohio defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts. Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle/shared-use paths unless locally or state-prohibited; Class 3 is generally limited to paths adjacent to a highway or expressly authorized. All classes are barred from specified natural-surface trails without permission. Class 3 operator minimum age is 16 and all Class 3 riders/passengers must wear helmets.

Code

Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.01, 4511.522 Ohio Revised Code

Applies to

statewide