Alabama Electric Bike Laws

Three-class law · State parks: Varies by park

HB 99 (Act 2021-134) added Ala. Code 32-5A-267 and amended 32-1-1.1 to adopt the three-class system in 2021. E-bikes are regulated like bicycles and need no license, registration or insurance. No one under 16 may operate a Class 3 e-bike, though a younger rider may be a passenger. SB 73 (2023), which would have required helmets on all classes, died in the House.

E-bike classes
Three
E-bike license
No
Class 3 minimum age
16
E-bike helmet
Under 16 (bicycle law; unclear)
State parks
Varies by park
Moped registration
Yes

By vehicle

Rules for E-Bikes, Stand-Up E-Scooters and Mopeds in Alabama

Alabama rules by vehicle
VehicleDefinitionMinimum ageLicenseRegistrationInsuranceHelmetSidewalksTrails
E-bike, Class 1 and 2Class 1, 2NoneNoNoNoUnder 16 (bicycle law; unclear)Not confirmedYes, unless local ban
E-bike, Class 3Class 316NoNoNoYesNot confirmedYes, unless local ban
Stand-up e-scooterMotor-driven cycle: under 100 lb, 20 mph14Yes (Class M restricted)YesYesYesNoNo
Seated e-scooter (moped)Motor-driven cycle14Yes (Class M restricted)YesYesYesNoNo

Where to ride

Where Each Vehicle May Ride

  • E-bike, Class 1 and 2. Roads, bike lanes, paths
  • E-bike, Class 3. Speedometer required; under 16 as passenger only
  • Stand-up e-scooter. Treated as motor-driven cycle
  • Seated e-scooter (moped). Under 18 subject to hour limits

Equipment

Equipment Rules for E-Bikes

Permanent label showing class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; speedometer on Class 3; helmet for Class 3 riders.

City rules

What Cities and Counties Can Change

After notice and a public hearing, counties and cities may bar Class 1 and 2 e-bikes from bicycle or multi-use paths for safety and may ban Class 3 from those paths. Vestavia Hills bans motorized devices, including e-scooters, from most sidewalks.

Parks and trails

State Parks, Federal Lands and Rail Trails in Alabama

No statewide Alabama State Parks e-bike rule was confirmed from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; access appears to be set park by park.

Record

Sources

E-bike, Class 1 and 2
Ala. Code 32-5A-267; 32-1-1.1; Act 2021-134 (HB 99)
E-bike, Class 3
Ala. Code 32-5A-267; Act 2021-134 (HB 99)
Stand-up e-scooter
Ala. Code 32-1-1.1; 32-12-22; 32-5A-245
Seated e-scooter (moped)
Ala. Code 32-12-22; 32-6-7.2; 32-5A-245
Status
Partly verified
Open items
Alabama State Parks e-bike rule; whether the under-16 helmet law (32-5A-283) and sidewalk rule (32-5A-52) cover e-bikes; Class 3 helmet scope for passengers; e-scooter and moped registration and insurance details
Last verified
Q4 2026