# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road

### Subtitle 12. Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles

#### Section 21-1205.2

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)