Bucks County, PA Mobility & Curb Rules: E-Bike Classes (2026)
Key Facts
- E-bike weight cap
- 100 pounds
- Motor cap
- 750 watts, 20 mph motor-only
- Non-motorized trail cap
- 15 mph on motor power
- Minimum rider age
- 16 (75 Pa.C.S. § 3514)
- Must yield
- Audible signal before passing pedestrians
- Trail closures
- Department/Director may restrict e-bikes
Summary
Bucks County defines an e-bike as a pedal-equipped, two- or three-wheel vehicle under 100 pounds with a motor of 750 watts or less and a 20 mph motor-only top speed. On non-motorized trails, riders may only pedal-assist and must stay under 15 mph on motor power.
“E-Bike” or pedalcycle with electric assist. A vehicle weighing not more than 100 pounds with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter, manufactured or assembled with an electric motor system rated at not more than 750 watts and equipped with operable pedals and capable of a speed not more than 20 miles per hour on a level surface when powered by the motor source only... On trails designated for non-motorized use, operators shall only use human power or pedal-assist power (motor assistance while pedaling). Using the electric motor exclusively to move an e-bike for an extended period of time without pedaling is prohibited on non-motorized trails. Operators shall adhere to advised speed limits along trails and not exceed 15 miles per hour while using the electric motor... According to Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code (75 Pa. C.S. § 3514), no person under the age of 16 shall operate an e-bike on state and local highways per the Vehicle Code.
Full Breakdown
Section 7(A)(2) defines an 'E-Bike' as a vehicle weighing not more than 100 pounds, with two or three wheels more than 11 inches in diameter, an electric motor system rated at not more than 750 watts, operable pedals, and a top speed of no more than 20 miles per hour on a level surface under motor power alone. Section 7(C) governs where the motor may actually be used: on trails designated for non-motorized use, riders may only use human power or pedal-assist power, meaning motor assistance while pedaling, and may not run the motor exclusively for an extended period without pedaling.
Even with pedal assist, riders must stay under 15 miles per hour on those non-motorized trails, and must otherwise obey posted trail speed limits. § 3514 for the rule that no one under 16 may operate an e-bike on state and local highways. Beyond trail-specific limits, § 7(B) bars riding any bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter anywhere in the Park System except on designated areas, trails, and paved roads, prohibits careless or reckless riding that endangers people or damages property, bars entering natural areas, and requires yielding to pedestrians with an audible signal before passing on a path or trail.
Section 7(D) lets the Department or Director further restrict or close specific trails and roads to e-bikes for safety, resource management, or operational reasons, on top of these baseline rules.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding 15 mph on motor power on a non-motorized trail, running an e-bike's motor exclusively without pedaling on those trails, riding off designated trails and roads, or failing to yield and signal to pedestrians violates § 7 and is enforceable under § 12: a summary fine up to $600 plus restitution and up to ten days' imprisonment, or a $25 to $100 County Ordinance ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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