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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.
(2)(i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.
(ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:
1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right-of-way; or
2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.
(iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.
(b)(1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.
(2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Transportation § 21-1205.2 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/transportation/md-code-trans-sect-21-1205-2/
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