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Latest Law Update - 6/4/2026

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.”

Ride and Rally for a Better E-Bike Law

We Rode, We Rallied
We’re Not Done Yet

The day’s event, organized by a coalition of 20 organizations led by NJBWC, rode through downtown Trenton and headed to the State House for a rally urging legislators to create a Better E-Bike Law. The Rally brought together advocates who want an e-bike law that is fair and promotes safety while encouraging access to this sustainable and equitable mode of transportation. The rally also brought out support from some of our legislators.

Speakers Included: NJBWC; Senator Mukherji, (District 32); Assemblywoman McCoy (District 14); Assemblywoman Brennan ( District 32); Mercer County Commissioner, Debra Kagan, ED, NJBWC; Cathleen Lewis, NJBWC Board Chair; Bill Nesper, ED, League of American Bicyclists; Kate Slevin, Executive VP, Regional Planning Association; Shannon Connor, Founder, 3 Wheels from Jesse; Jorge Torres, President, Resestencia en Accion; Wills Kinsley, President, Trenton Cycling Revolution; Beatriz Bofill, Board Member Hudson County Complete Streets/Bike JC; Stephen Dunn, the Biking Fireman; Sandy Chapman, biking industry specialist.

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What We’re Doing

As New Jersey’s new E-Bike Law (S4834/A6235) continues to cause confusion, reveal more unintended consequences, and raise more questions than it answers, we are continuing to fight and campaign for a Better E-Bike Law. The current requirements for registration, insurance and licensing for low speed e-bikes (e-bikes that only go up to 20mph) will not make our streets any safer. The law right now imposes burdens on people with disabilities, people who deliver our food, families that ride their kids to school, seniors, and all who use e-bikes to move around in their communities.

  • We’re working with a broad coalition to build support for a Better E-bike Law
  • We’re working with legislators to introduce a new bill that protects low speed e-bikes as a safe, affordable micromobility option.
  • We’ve launched a campaign for you to write your legislator, share your story, voice your opposition to the current law and encourage them to support a better e-bike law.
  • Supporting this legislation aligns with New Jersey’s Target Zero Action Plan and promotes e-bikes as part of a sustainable, equitable transportation network.

Here are the basic changes we’d like to see in a Better E-bike law:

  • 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.

What You Can Do Now

We are organizing calls to action where you can share your stories of hardship this law will bring to you and your families and help make this a law that supports the use of low speed e-bikes while addressing the real safety issues associated with high speed devices. Use the Advocacy Toolkit available on this page for talking points when writing a letter or talking with your legislators.

1. Write to your legislators using the pre-built letter template:

Write a Letter

2. Find your district and call your legislators:

Call Your Legislators

3. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on socials for updates.

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 INCLUDING 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, as well as identifies parts of the law that are unclear or contradictory.

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

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