Operation of Electric Bicycle

Sec. 551.107. OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLE. (a) Subtitles A, B, and D and Chapter 551A do not apply to the operation of an electric bicycle. (b) A person may not operate an electric bicycle unless the electric motor disengages or ceases to function either: (1) when the operator stops pedaling; or (2) when the brakes are applied. (c) A person may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle, as defined by Section 664.001, unless the person is at least 15 years of age. This subsection does not prohibit a person who is under 15 years of age from riding on a Class 3 bicycle as a passenger. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (H.B. 2188), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 20.007, eff. September 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER C. ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES