Electric rides are everywhere, but they are not all the same. Learn what you're riding, where you can ride it, and how to help keep Cary's greenways, sidewalks, and streets safe for everyone.

In North Carolina, bicycles and many e-bikes are legally considered vehicles. Riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and must obey all traffic laws.

Know Before You Ride or Buy

Two rides can look almost identical and still follow completely different rules. Pick the one that matches yours to see where it belongs and what the law requires.

Shopping for an E-Bike?
Look for: Class 1 • Class 2 • Class 3 • Fully Operable Pedals
Be cautious of: E-Moto • Electric Motorcycle • Electric Dirt Bike • Off-Road Only

Understand E-Bike Classes (Class 1, 2 & 3)

 

Select the type of ride below to learn where it can be ridden, whether it requires registration, and the rules that apply.

E-Bike
E-Moped
E-Motorcycle
Not sure which one you have?

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Greenways

Rules at a glance
Riding on greenways and sidewalks