City guide · Kanawha County, West Virginia

E-bike Laws and Regulations in Charleston, West Virginia

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State, county, and city rules that apply in this area.

West Virginia

Electric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and paths

West Virginia defines Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes under 750 watts; it has no Class 2 category. Class 1 generally has bicycle rights where regular bicycles are allowed. Class 3 is barred from bike/multi-use/single-use paths unless adjacent to a roadway or expressly allowed. Riders and passengers under 15 must wear helmets. No separate minimum operating age was verified.

Code
W. Va. Code §§ 17C-1-70, 17C-11-8 West Virginia Code
Applies to
statewide

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Electric bicycle right hand thumb throttle accelerator 3-pin male waterproof plug, suitable for 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V mountain

Electric bicycle right hand thumb throttle accelerator 3-pin male waterproof plug, suitable for 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V mountain

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Z1 Folding Electric Bike 48V 500W Motor 15Ah Removable Battery 14 Inch E‑Bike Max Speed 43km/h Dual Disc Brake City Electric Bicycle for Adult

Z1 Folding Electric Bike 48V 500W Motor 15Ah Removable Battery 14 Inch E‑Bike Max Speed 43km/h Dual Disc Brake City Electric Bicycle for Adult

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Ridstar Q30Luxelite Motor 1500W Electric Bike for Adults 31 MPH Battery 48V 15.6Ah  20" Electric Dirt Bike 7-Speed

Ridstar Q30Luxelite Motor 1500W Electric Bike for Adults 31 MPH Battery 48V 15.6Ah 20" Electric Dirt Bike 7-Speed

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VIPDRIVE Defier 1.1 Adult Electric Bike, 750W Peak Motor, 48V 7.8Ah Battery, 26" Tire, 20MPH Mountain & Road Ebike

VIPDRIVE Defier 1.1 Adult Electric Bike, 750W Peak Motor, 48V 7.8Ah Battery, 26" Tire, 20MPH Mountain & Road Ebike

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