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Georgia e-bike and e-trike laws

✓ Last verifiedVerified Sep 2026Every rule links to the statute or state agency page
In short

Yes. Georgia's law covers e-bikes with "two or three wheels," so an e-trike up to 750 watts is an e-bike. You don't need a license, registration or insurance. You can ride on roads and bike lanes. Class 1 and 2 are also allowed on most bike paths, but you can't ride on sidewalks, and Georgia State Parks allow only Class 1.

Does an e-trike count as an e-bike here? Yes.
License
No driver license or permit is needed to ride an e-bike.
Registration
E-bikes are not registered or titled, and they are not 'motor vehicles' in Georgia.
Insurance
No proof of insurance is required (per Georgia DPS guidance).
Helmet
Riders 15 and younger must wear a helmet on any bike, including Class I/II e-bikes.
Minimum age
You must be at least 15 to operate a Class III e-bike (younger riders may be passengers on one built for passengers). No state minimum age for Class I or II. (Class III)
Where you can ride
E-bike riders have the same rights and duties as bicycle riders, so they can use roads and bike lanes.
Sidewalks
No riding on sidewalks except driveways, and children under 12 where a local ordinance allows it.
Three wheels

Does an e-trike count as an e-bike?

Yes
“'Electric assisted bicycle' means a device with two or three wheels which has a saddle and fully operative pedals for human propulsion and also has an electric motor having a power output of not more than 750 watts.”
O.C.G.A. § 40-1-1(15.3) (as amended by HB 454, 2019) ↗
Classes

The e-bike classes

Class I
Up to 750WAssist to 20 mphNo throttle
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-300(1) ↗
Class II
Up to 750WAssist to 20 mphThrottle allowed to 20 mph
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-300(2) ↗
Class III
Up to 750WAssist to 28 mphNo throttle
O.C.G.A. § 40-6-300(3) ↗
Outside the classes
Treated as a moped (≤2 brake hp, ≤30 mph, two or three wheels) or motorcycle.
driver license or permit (moped); Class M license (motorcycle)helmet (moped/motorcycle)registration and insurance (motorcycle; per DPS, mopeds are not registered)
Georgia's moped definition covers two or three wheels. Per Georgia DPS: moped - no registration, no proof of insurance, license or permit required, must be 15+; motorcycle - registration, Class M license and insurance required.
Trikes in our guide

How the trikes we list are treated in Georgia

136 of the 191 trikes we list fit Georgia's e-bike rules on their published figures. 11 need checking before you buy, and 44 don't publish enough to tell. We check motor power, top speed and the stated class. Not legal advice.

Show the 136 that fit the rules
The rules

Every rule, with its source

License
Registration
Insurance
Helmet
Minimum age
  • Class III You must be at least 15 to operate a Class III e-bike (younger riders may be passengers on one built for passengers). No state minimum age for Class I or II. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-303(b) ↗
Where you can ride
  • E-bike riders have the same rights and duties as bicycle riders, so they can use roads and bike lanes. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-301 ↗
Sidewalks
Bike paths and trails
  • Class I Class I and II may use any bike path or shared-use path where bikes are allowed, unless the local or state agency in charge bans them. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-303(a)(1) ↗
  • Class II Same as Class I: allowed on bike and shared-use paths unless the managing agency prohibits them. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-303(a)(1) ↗
  • Class III Class III is NOT allowed on bike or shared-use paths unless the path runs along a highway or the managing agency permits it. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-303(a)(2) ↗
State parks
Labels
  • E-bikes made on or after Jan. 1, 2020 must have a permanent label showing class, motor wattage and top assisted speed. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-302(a) ↗
Also good to know
Statutes and sources
HB 454 (2019), as passed and signed - enacted text of §§ 40-1-1(15.3), 40-6-300 to -303, 40-6-351 ↗Georgia DPS 'Charging Low-Speed & Small Vehicles' (DPS-34, 07/2023) ↗Georgia DPS - Georgia Code: Low Speed Vehicles (outdated pre-2019 definition) ↗Georgia State Parks - Biking ↗
What we couldn't confirm from official sources (4)
  • Current codified text of O.C.G.A. §§ 40-6-300 to -303 (official Lexis public code / Justia returned 403); rules taken from the enacted HB 454 text. No later amendments found.
  • HB 454's amendment to § 40-6-351 appears in the signed PDF without strike/underline formatting; Georgia DPS reads it as no age limit for Class I/II and 15+ for Class III, which matches § 40-6-303(b).
  • No 2025-2026 Georgia e-bike bill was found enacted; a 'Micromobility Traffic Safety Act of 2026' concept is mentioned only in secondary sources.
  • The under-16 helmet rule for bicycles is O.C.G.A. § 40-6-296(e); statute text not loaded directly (confirmed via Georgia State Parks page).

This page explains the law in plain language. It is not legal advice. Cities, counties and park agencies can add their own rules; check posted signs and confirm with your state before you ride.

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