06/19/2026
🚲⚡ E-BIKE SAFETY & REQUIREMENTS ⚡🚲
Bernardsville Police Department
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
🔹 Low-Speed Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)• Two-wheeled bicycle with pedals• Motor assists only while pedaling• Assistance stops at 20 MPH
🔹 Motorized Bicycle (Moped)• Pedal bicycle with throttle capability• Assisted speeds up to 28 MPH
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📋 E-BIKE REQUIREMENTS
✅ Minimum Age: 15 Years Old
✅ Must Possess:• Valid Driver License, OR• E-Bike License, OR• E-Bike Permit
🪖 Helmet Required• Mandatory for ALL riders regardless of age
🚨 Registration & Insurance
Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds):• Registration Required• Insurance Required
Low-Speed Electric Bicycles:• Registration Required• Insurance Not Required
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📝 E-BIKE LICENSE PROCESS
1️⃣ Be at least 15 years old2️⃣ Schedule an E-Bike Permit Appointment3️⃣ Pass Knowledge & Vision Tests4️⃣ Schedule a Road Test5️⃣ Practice riding for 45 days (daylight hours only)6️⃣ Pass Road Test7️⃣ Obtain E-Bike License at an NJMVC Licensing Center
⚠️ E-Bike licensing is not currently available. Monitor NJMVC updates for availability.
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📌 E-BIKE REGISTRATION
To Register:• Schedule a Registration Appointment• Provide Identification• Show Proof of Ownership or Affidavit of Ownership• Provide Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)
If MCO or proof of ownership is unavailable, NJMVC may accept an Affidavit of Ownership with supporting documentation.
🚲 Ride Safe. Ride Legal. Protect Yourself and Others.
