A listing of U.S. State laws regarding "mopeds". The distinction between an electric bicycle and a moped is sometimes fuzzy ('moped' being an acronym for 'motorized bicycle').
Electric bicycle law overview at Wikipedia... Canada, Europe and the United States have all passed legislation regarding electric bicycles. Most jurisdictions recognize these as distinct from existing moped and motorcycle classifications because they are more akin to bicycles than their heavier cousins. Despite "National" laws defining electric bikes there is still confusion. In the United States and Canada, the national laws define what safety equipment is required for all electric bicycles, but it is up to States and Provinces to determine the legality of using electric bicycles on the roads. Electric bicycles are known by several different names, including "Power-assisted bicycle" (Canada), "Power assisted cycle" (United Kingdom), or "electric bicycles" in most other places in the world.
