06/08/2026
As part of our ongoing E-Bike Safety Awareness Campaign, we are continuing the conversation by looking at how Virginia classifies e-bikes and what those classifications mean for riders and the community. In this second installment, we will break down each class of e-bike and explain what makes them different.
Virginia law recognizes three classes of e-bikes, each with different characteristics and capabilities. Understanding those distinctions can help riders, parents, and residents better understand where these devices fit within the broader transportation landscape and the rules that apply to them.
To learn more about the Town Ordinance referenced in this post, please visit the link below. The link will direct you to the Town of Vienna website, where you can find more details about the safe operation of bicycles.
https://library.municode.com/va/vienna/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH21VIBIPL_ART2OPBI_S21-8PRREAC
Make sure to check back in next week for part three of our E-Bike Safety Awareness Campaign!