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Haverhill, MA Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Allowed classes
Class 1, 2, 3 e-bikes permitted in Conservation Areas
Banned class
Class 4 e-bikes prohibited outright
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Entry fee
None; Conservation Areas are free to enter
First-offense fine
$50, rising to $300 per day
Enforcement
Conservation Officer, police, environmental police, animal control
Governing section
Haverhill City Code § 193-23

Summary

In the City of Haverhill, Class 1, 2 and 3 electric pedal-assist bicycles are allowed inside the city's Conservation Areas, while Class 4 e-bikes are banned there outright. Haverhill City Code § 193-23 pairs that class distinction with a blanket ban on motorized vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs and snowmobiles, on the same conservation land.

§ 193-23. Vehicles. ... B. Class 1, 2, and 3 electric pedal assist bicycles may be used within Conservation Areas. The use of Class 4 bicycles is prohibited.

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Full Breakdown

Haverhill's Conservation Areas, listed by name in Code § 193-14, are roughly a dozen properties, including Winnekenni Park around Kenoza Lake, Meadow Brook, Tattersall Farm and John's Woods, Lake Saltonstall, Lake Pentucket, the five separate Crystal Lake parcels, Brandy Brow Forest, Clement Farm, Wheeler Woods and the Riverside Trail. Section 193-23 addresses vehicles there in two parts. Subsection A bars every motorized vehicle, naming cars, trucks, snowmobiles, motorcycles, dirt bikes and other all-terrain vehicles, with an exception only for municipal maintenance and enforcement vehicles; any car or truck let in must follow posted regulations and signage.

Subsection B then singles out e-bikes: Class 1, 2 and 3 electric pedal-assist bicycles may be used within these Conservation Areas, while Class 4 bicycles are prohibited outright, drawing a direct line between the assist-only classes the city allows and the higher-powered Class 4 machines it does not. The areas are open free of charge from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset under § 193-15, and any activity or use not otherwise addressed in this article requires the Conservation Commission's permission under § 193-24.

Enforcement runs through the Haverhill Conservation Officer along with local and state police, state environmental police officers and local animal control officers under § 193-25.

Violations & Fines

Violating Article IV, including riding a Class 4 e-bike where only Class 1-3 are allowed, draws a fine under § 193-25: $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, $300 for a third or subsequent offense, with each day a separate offense up to $300 per day. The Haverhill Conservation Officer, state and local police, state environmental police officers and animal control officers may issue the fines, and the city can seek restitution for property damage instead of or in addition to the fine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride my e-bike in a Haverhill Conservation Area?
Yes, if it is a Class 1, 2 or 3 electric pedal-assist bicycle. Haverhill City Code § 193-23.B allows those classes on Conservation Area trails and roads, the same land that includes Winnekenni Park, Tattersall Farm and the Crystal Lake parcels. Class 4 e-bikes are banned outright on this land, and all other motorized vehicles, from dirt bikes to ATVs, are barred under § 193-23.A.
What happens if I ride a Class 4 e-bike in a Conservation Area?
You risk a fine under § 193-25, starting at $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second and up to $300 per day for a third or subsequent offense. The Haverhill Conservation Officer, local and state police, state environmental police officers and animal control officers can all issue the fine, and the city may also seek restitution for any damage caused.
When are Haverhill's Conservation Areas open?
They are open to the public every day from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset, with no admission charge, under § 193-15. Access outside those hours at Winnekenni Park or Winnekenni Castle grounds requires written permission from the Recreation Director or the city; Tattersall Farm and John's Woods need written permission from the Tattersall Farm Charitable Foundation Trust.
Are cars allowed in Haverhill's Conservation Areas?
Only in designated areas and only where posted regulations and signage permit it. Section 193-23.A bans nearly all motorized vehicles outright, including cars, trucks, snowmobiles, motorcycles, dirt bikes and other all-terrain vehicles, with an exception solely for municipal maintenance and enforcement vehicles.

Sources & Official References

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