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E-bike Laws and Regulations in Missoula, Montana

Rules to know

State, county, and city rules that apply in this area.

Montana

Electrically assisted bicycle definition

Montana defines an electrically assisted bicycle as a two-wheel vehicle with an electric motor that can propel a 170-pound rider at no more than 20 mph on a paved, level surface and includes it within the bicycle category. No separate class system or e-bike-specific statewide age/helmet rule was verified in the current code reviewed.

Code: MCA § 61-8-102 Montana Code Annotated
Applies to: statewide

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Missoula

E-bike operation on City shared paths and open space

Class 1 and 2 e-bikes may operate on designated Primary Commuter Trails; Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed there. E-bikes are prohibited in City open-space areas under the City rule and guidance. Ordinance 3641 was adopted August 12, 2019 and became effective September 11, 2019.

Code: Missoula Municipal Code Title 12, § 12.40.020; Ord. 3641 Missoula electric-bicycle path ordinance
Applies to: city
Effective: Wed Sep 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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Bikes to compare

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Folding Electric Bicycle LookRun, Triple Shock Absorbing Frame, E‑ABS Dual Disc Brake, Removable Battery, Quick Fold Ebike Fits Car Trunk for Urban Short‑Trip Travel

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URLIFE 750W Electric Bike for Adults, 48V 20AH Removable Battery 20MPH 50-Miles Range Electric Off-Road Mountain Motorcycles

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ESKUTE T300 E Trike Electric Bike, Peak Brushless Motor Folding Trike 18X3.0 Fat Tire Ebike, 624Wh Removable Battery, Step-Thru 3 Wheel Electric Bicycle, Up to 65 Miles, 18MPH+ Tricycle for Adults

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