2021 Maryland Statutes
Transportation
Title 11 - Vehicle Laws -- Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 1 - Definitions
Section 11-117.1 - Electric Bicycle
(a) “Electric bicycle” means a vehicle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor;
(2) Is equipped with fully operable pedals;
(3) Has two or three wheels;
(4) Has a motor with a rating of 750 watts or less; and
(5) Meets one of the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(b) (1) A Class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) A Class 2 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance whether or not the rider is pedaling the bicycle and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(3) A Class 3 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
