OhioElectric bicycle classes, age, helmets, and trails
Ohio defines three e-bike classes up to 750 watts. Class 1 and 2 may use bicycle/shared-use paths unless locally or state-prohibited; Class 3 is generally limited to paths adjacent to a highway or expressly authorized. All classes are barred from specified natural-surface trails without permission. Class 3 operator minimum age is 16 and all Class 3 riders/passengers must wear helmets.
- Code
- Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.01, 4511.522 Ohio Revised Code
- Applies to
- statewide
MentorCitywide e-bike helmet, passenger, and passing-warning rules
Mentor requires helmets for all e-bike operators. Passengers are allowed only when the e-bike was designed and equipped by its original manufacturer for a passenger. Operators must give an audible warning before passing pedestrians on sidewalks or shared paths. The City says the three ordinances passed and took effect immediately on September 15, 2026; other existing city operating rules remain in force.
- Code
- Mentor City Code §§ 373.02, 373.05, 373.13; Ords. 26-O-076, 26-O-077, 26-O-078 Mentor electric-bicycle ordinances
- Applies to
- city
- Effective
- Tue Sep 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
