Aim is to educate community on e-bike, electric motorcycle laws

The Gilbert Police Department is introducing a public education initiative, Know Your Ride, a campaign designed to help residents understand the differences between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles and the laws that apply to each.

As electric two-wheelers become more popular, so can the confusion about how they’re classified and regulated. While electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may look alike, they are treated very differently under Arizona law.

What the campaign covers

The Know Your Ride campaign is focused on educating parents, teens and riders of all ages about:

The legal differences between e-bikes and electric motorcycles before a decision is made to purchase one;

Where these vehicles are allowed

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