E-Bike Laws · MO
Missouri
Verified from statute
3-class system
- Yes — motor under 750 W with pedals; Class 1/2 to 20 mph, Class 3 pedal-assist only, stops at 28 mph. Label (class, top assisted speed, wattage) required; no speed tampering without relabeling; must meet 16 CFR 1512; motor must cut out when pedaling stops or brakes are applied. [RSMo 300.010 and 307.194(3)-(6)]
Age limits
- Under 16 may not operate a Class 3 (may ride as passenger on a passenger-designed bike). No minimum age for Class 1/2 in §307.194. [RSMo 307.194(8)]
Helmets
- §307.194 contains no e-bike helmet requirement. [RSMo 307.194]
Where you can ride
- Anywhere bicycles may go, including bike and multi-use paths. After notice and a hearing, a local or state authority may ban Class 1/2 on a path for safety; it may ban Class 3 on a path. Natural-surface nonmotorized trails are regulated by the managing agency. [RSMo 307.194(7)]
License / registration / insurance
- Not subject to motor vehicle laws, including registration, title, driver license and financial responsibility. [RSMo 307.194(2)]
Speed & equipment
- Class 3 must have a speedometer (mph). [RSMo 307.194(8)]
Cities in Missouri
No city rules verified yet. Cities and counties can add restrictions (sidewalks, paths, parks) — check your city's municipal code.
Official sources
- RSMo 307.194
- RSMo 300.010
- Missouri statutes (official)
- Missouri 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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