E-Bike Laws · MI
Michigan
Verified from statute
3-class system
- Yes — Class 1, 2, 3 (MCL 257.13e). Label required; no tampering without relabeling. Not an e-bike once modified past the class criteria or over 750 W. [MCL 257.662a]
Age limits
- Under 14 may not operate a Class 3 (may ride as a passenger on a passenger-designed bike). [MCL 257.662a]
Helmets
- Class 3 operators and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet. [MCL 257.662a]
Where you can ride
- Any part of a highway open to bicycles, including bike lanes and shoulders. Class 1 on paved or crushed-limestone linear trails and rail trails (may be regulated). Class 2/3 there only if authorized. Not on natural-surface nonmotorized trails unless allowed. Mackinac Island needs a permit. [MCL 257.662a]
License / registration / insurance
- Riders follow the same rules as bicycle riders. No license provisions in the e-bike section. [MCL 257.662a]
Speed & equipment
Not verified yet — check official source: Michigan statutes (official)
Cities in Michigan
No city rules verified yet. Cities and counties can add restrictions (sidewalks, paths, parks) — check your city's municipal code.
Official sources
- MCL 257.662a
- MCL 257.662a
- MCL 257.13e (definition)
- Michigan statutes (official)
- Michigan DMV / motor vehicles (official)
- 15 U.S.C. §2085 (Cornell LII)
Last verified: Oct 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary — always confirm with the linked official source or local authorities.
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