Very well explained, thanks! Now I find USNF to be extra confusing, is there a similar easy to understand regs on USNF sites? Thanks for any clarification.
If you're referring to national forests, the USFS has not yet adopted any regulations on e-bikes. They have, instead, adopted policy that allows for e-bikes to be ridden on all roads and "motorized trails", but have not specifically allowed them, or banned them, on non-motorized trails. They have granted each forest and grassland unit to make additional policies as they see fit.
Someone needs to step up to the pump and make a decision. This is all entirely too vague and we'll just lead to bad feelings among government personnel docker / ebike riders alike. Until I read this I thought class 1 e-bikes were welcome everywhere almost.
There are still a handful of states (like New Mexico, New York, for example) that require e-bikes be licensed/registered to ride on public roads. If each of these remaining states can pass laws treating e-bikes the same as non-motorized bicycles, then the Army Corps of Engineers will automatically follow suit based on their regulations that all vehicles adhere to state and local laws. There is a list of states that still require licensing/registration found here... https://ebikesx.com/electric-bike-laws.php
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Very well explained, thanks! Now I find USNF to be extra confusing, is there a similar easy to understand regs on USNF sites? Thanks for any clarification.
If you're referring to national forests, the USFS has not yet adopted any regulations on e-bikes. They have, instead, adopted policy that allows for e-bikes to be ridden on all roads and "motorized trails", but have not specifically allowed them, or banned them, on non-motorized trails. They have granted each forest and grassland unit to make additional policies as they see fit.
Someone needs to step up to the pump and make a decision. This is all entirely too vague and we'll just lead to bad feelings among government personnel docker / ebike riders alike. Until I read this I thought class 1 e-bikes were welcome everywhere almost.
There are still a handful of states (like New Mexico, New York, for example) that require e-bikes be licensed/registered to ride on public roads. If each of these remaining states can pass laws treating e-bikes the same as non-motorized bicycles, then the Army Corps of Engineers will automatically follow suit based on their regulations that all vehicles adhere to state and local laws. There is a list of states that still require licensing/registration found here... https://ebikesx.com/electric-bike-laws.php