Below is information from the NJMVC website.
New E-bike Requirements Effective July 2026
E-bike Definitions
A low-speed electric bicycle (e-bike) is a two-wheeled bicycle with pedals where the motor assists only while pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
A motorized bicycle (moped) is a pedal bicycle that is throttle-capable of assisted speeds up to 28 miles per hour.
E-bike Requirements
- Minimum age - 15 years old.
- Possess a valid driver license or e-bike license or e-bike permit.
- e-bikes must be registered and insured.
- A helmet is mandatory for all e-bike riders, regardless of age.
E-bike licensing is not currently available. Please click the link above to get updates when licensing will begin.
E-bike License
- You must be at least 15 years old.
- Schedule an appointment for an e-bike permit.
- Pass the Knowledge and Vision Tests to validate your permit.
- Schedule a Road Test.
- Practice operating the e-bike, unsupervised and during daylight hours, for 45 days.
- Upon passing your Road Test, obtain your e-bike license at an NJMVC Licensing Center.
E-bike registration is not currently available. Please click the link above to get updates when registrations will begin.
E-bike Registration
- Obtain e-bike insurance.
- Schedule a registration appointment.
- Provide ID and show valid proof of ownership or affidavit of ownership.
- Provide a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- If an MCO, bill of sale or formal proof of ownership is not available, the Motor Vehicle Commission may accept an affidavit from the current owner. The affidavit sets forth with reasonable specificity the acquisition of ownership of the e-bike, together with any supporting documents, as proof of ownership of the e-bike.
- Obtain registration.
Pedestrian safety:
Together we can prevent crashes involving pedestrians by teaching and practicing good pedestrian safety habits.
As a pedestrian you must:
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Never leave a curb or place of safety when a driver is so close it is impossible for the driver to stop or yield
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Cross at intersections only. The intersection is where drivers expect to see you.
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Although pedestrians have the right of way, pedestrians must yield to drivers when crossing outside of an marked or unmarked crosswalk.
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Always walk on a sidewalk where they are provided and accessible. In areas with no sidewalk, walk as far off the roadway as possible. Remember to walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.
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Never cross a highway where there is a median or barrier, except where there are marked crossings.
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Never cross from in-between parked cars. Many pedestrians are killed or injured in non-intersection accidents when they run into the roadway from between parked cars.
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When walking at night or early morning, be sure to wear light colored or reflective clothing. Be seen and be alert.
Pedestrians risk $54 fine and community service if they fail to yield the right of way to motorists anywhere except at crosswalks.
Bicycle Safety:
It is important that anyone who rides a bicycle on the road remembers that a bicycle is a vehicle.
Below information will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
1. Obey all Traffic Laws
A. Stop Signs.
B. Yield Signs.
C. Traffic Signals.
D. Regulatory Signs.
E. Signal all turns and lane changes.
2. Ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic
3. Ride single file except when traffic is not impeded
4. If riding at night you must have a white light to the front and a red light to the rear. The lights must be visible for 500 feet
5. Properly fitted and fastened helmets required for persons under the age of 17, although we recommend that everyone wears one
6. Bicycles must be equipped with:
A. Audible Signal that carries at least 100 feet.
B. Brake capable of making the tire skid.
7. Operators shall keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the pedals at all times
8. No bicycle shall carry more than the number of persons it was designed for
9. No person shall be allowed to hitch a ride on a vehicle or streetcar
