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E-Bike Resource Center Table of Contents

About The E-Bike Resource Center

Whether you already ride an e-bike, are thinking about trying one, or want information for your family or business, this resource center is here to help. Find information on New Jersey’s current e-bike requirements, links to safety and education resources, and ways to support our advocacy for a better e-bike law. You can also follow the latest updates on our work to improve e-bike laws and learn how to get involved.

Latest Law Updates

October 15, 2026: S4830 introduced

On October 15, 2026, Senator Raj Mukherji introduced S4830. NJBWC and our partners in the NJ E-Bike Coalition have been working closely with our legislators to create a Better E-Bike law and the introduction of this bill is a major step toward that goal. The bill aims to remove barriers for low-speed e-bikes while maintaining stronger regulations for higher-speed electric vehicles. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.

S4830 is proposed legislation, so current requirements remain in effect. The text for the new bill can be found here.

Read the Coalition’s Press Release

Previous Updates

MVC added new information to their website that out-of-state e-bike riders need to have a license, insurance, and register their e-bike. Since other states don’t have these requirements, there is no easy way for out-of-state residents to comply. Creating these new obstacles to those vacationing in NJ will discourage many from visiting our beaches and trails this summer and fall, impacting local communities that rely on tourism dollars.

E-Bike Out-of-State Residents (MVC Website)

Planning a trip to New Jersey with your e-bike? Here’s what you need to know! Riders must be at least 15 years old and have a valid license. If you’re bringing your own e-bike, just remember to register it with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). For motorized bicycles, you’ll need to get insurance before registration. Low-speed e-bikes don’t require insurance, though they still need to be registered. Safe travels and enjoy your ride!

There has been confusion on the requirement for insurance for low-speed e-bikes since the law was passed. MVC website states that insurance is required for low-speed e-bikes.

Last week, MVC Commissioner Johnson, speaking before the Assembly Budget Committee hearing, was asked about the e-bike law and stated that insurance is not required for low-speed e-bikes.

The MVC website has now updated the language for insurance: “Motorized bicycles are required to be registered and to have insurance coverage. Low Speed Electric Bicycles do not require insurance but still must be registered with MVC.”

Working Toward a Better E-Bike Law​

Everyone deserves to feel safe on New Jersey’s streets, whether they’re walking, biking, or driving. We believe e-bike laws should protect that safety while preserving access to affordable, everyday transportation.

New Jersey’s current licensing and registration requirements for low-speed e-bikes place an undue burden on riders and can limit mobility and livelihoods, especially for older adults, people with disabilities, delivery workers, and others who depend on e-bikes for everyday transportation. These barriers can also discourage e-bike purchases, hurting local bike shops and the economies they support.

Our priorities for a better e-bike law are:

  • Low-speed electric bicycles that rely on pedal assist and max out at 20 mph should not be subject to license, registration, or insurance requirements.
  • Devices that exceed 20 mph should continue to have safety-focused regulations such as licensing, registration, and helmet use as well as regulations for selling and advertising.

To help riders, families, and businesses understand the legislation, we’ve created an FAQ that breaks down the law.

Read the FAQ

What You Can Do Now

1. Find your district and call your legislators:

Contact your state legislators and ask them to support and co-sponsor S4830 to remove unnecessary barriers to low-speed e-bike use while addressing safety concerns associated with higher-speed devices. Tell them how the current law affects you, your family, your business, or your community.

Call Your Legislators

2. Share Your Story

New Jersey’s e-bike law took effect on July 19, 2026. Its requirements have placed an undue burden on riders, families, bike shops, and others who depend on or support e-bike use. For older adults, people with disabilities, and those who cannot drive or rely on e-bikes for affordable transportation, these barriers can limit mobility and independence, making it harder to reach work, medical appointments, shops, and community activities. The law also affects visitors who have changed or canceled plans to ride in New Jersey, with consequences for local bike shops and communities.

If the law has affected you, someone you support, your bike shop, or your decision to visit New Jersey, we want to hear from you. Your experience can help legislators understand why changes are needed as they consider S4830.

Share your story through our survey or report your experience with registration or enforcement on the Wikimap.

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3. Help us build this campaign - DONATE

Building a successful campaign for a Better E-Bike Law takes resources. Your donation will make a real difference in supporting our efforts to share information with our communities, amplify your voices, and continue to work on solutions with our legislators to create a better law.

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4. Attend E-Bike Law Updates & Training hosted by NJBWC

These monthly meetings cover resources for safe e-bike cycling and current updates of the law and provide a forum for discussion.

Register for Webinars

5. Stay updated via our newsletter and social media:

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What We’re Doing

NJBWC has been working with legislators and our partners in the NJ E-Bike Coalition to improve safety while protecting access to low-speed e-bikes. The introduction of S4830 is an important milestone in that work. We’ll continue advocating for changes that support safe, affordable transportation for all New Jerseyans.

Our work so far:

  • We helped build a broad coalition to build support for a Better E-bike Law
  • We worked with legislators and coalition partners to advance changes to the law. Senator Raj Mukherji introduced S4830 on October 15, 2026.
  • We rallied in Trenton with over 100 people in the rain and heard from speakers across the state including some of our legislators.
  • We launched a campaign to write your legislators. And you took up the call with 8,000 letters sent in support of a new law.

Ride and Rally for a Better E-Bike Law on May 21, 2026

We Rode, We Rallied, We're Not Done!

Click Here for Rally Recap

Thank you for sending over 8000 letters to legislators!

Read More About Our Opposition to the Law

What’s Next

  • Review and share the official S4830 bill text.
  • Continue working with legislators and coalition partners to advance a better e-bike law.
  • Contact legislators to support and co-sponsor the bill.
  • Gather experiences from riders, families, bike shops, visitors, and others affected by the law” 
  • Keep this resource center updated as the bill moves through the legislative process.

New Jersey’s E‑Bike Law

What it Says / What’s Unclear

New Jersey’s new e-bike law (S4834/A6235) introduces a completely new classification system and expanded requirements for riders. The former Classes 1, 2, and 3 no longer apply and are replaced by entirely new classifications. Registration, licenses, and insurance are now required for all e-bikes except low-speed e-bikes. Governor Murphy signed S4834/A6235 into law on January 19, 2026. The law takes effect immediately, with statutory grace periods for compliance, 6 months, and fee waivers, one year. The law as written is unclear on a number of issues, and we continue to request clarification from the state. To help riders, families, and businesses understand what’s changed and what each category means, we’ve created an FAQ that breaks down the law, device definitions, and identifies parts of the law that are unclear or contradictory.

See our blog post with more info: https://njbwc.org/faq-nj-ebike-law

Advocacy Toolkit

Additional Resources

In this webinar, the League of American Bicyclists features state advocates, including New Jersey, who are working to make the world safer for people who ride e-bikes and are dealing with unique legislative efforts to define what is an e-bike, what is not an e-bike, and what it means for low-speed electric devices to share space with people on bikes.