Electric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and local powers
Tennessee defines three e-bike classes under 750 watts. Under-16 riders may not operate Class 3; Class 3 path/trail use is limited to a path adjacent to a road or expressly allowed. State and local authorities may restrict Class 1 and 2 on roadways and paths. Class 3 operators and passengers must wear helmets. Public Chapter 651 includes 2026 changes effective April 1 and July 1.
- Code
- Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 55-8-301 et seq.; 2026 Pub. Ch. 651 Tennessee Code and 2026 Public Chapter 651
- Applies to
- statewide
- Effective
- Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
