Rules On Washington Roads Regarding Electric Bikes

20 Sep 2023 | Abstracted from The News Times

"Washington law classifies electric bikes in three categories. Class 3 (the fastest category) is limited to a top speed of 28 mph. Any two-wheeled vehicle that is capable of speeds greater than 28 mph is not an e-bike (by law).

"For the folks shopping for an e-bike, if it's not labeled with the classification number, top-assisted speed and motor wattage, it's not street legal...if you encounter an electric bike that's faster than 28 mph but appears to have a classification sticker, it's probably fraudulent."

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