(a) “Electric bicycle” means a vehicle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor;
(2) Is equipped with fully operable pedals;
(3) Has two or three wheels;
(4) Has a motor with a rating of 750 watts or less; and
(5) Meets one of the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(b) (1) A Class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2) A Class 2 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance whether or not the rider is pedaling the bicycle and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(3) A Class 3 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 11 - Vehicle Laws -- Definitions; General Provisions
Section 11-102 - Administration
Section 11-103 - Administrator
Section 11-103.2 - Alcohol Concentration
Section 11-103.3 - All-Terrain Vehicle
Section 11-104.1 - Boat Trailer
Section 11-106 - Camping Trailer
Section 11-107 - Cancel (Driver's License)
Section 11-109 - Commercial Driver's License
Section 11-111.1 - Disqualification
Section 11-113 - Divided Highway
Section 11-116 - Driver's License
Section 11-117 - Educational Purposes
Section 11-117.1 - Electric Bicycle
Section 11-117.2 - Electric Low Speed Scooter
Section 11-118 - Emergency Vehicle
Section 11-120 - Farm Equipment
Section 11-121.1 - Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer
Section 11-122 - Fixed Termini
Section 11-123 - Flammable Liquid
Section 11-124 - Foreign Vehicle
Section 11-125.1 - Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Section 11-127.1 - Lawful Status
Section 11-127.2 - Lease Intended as Security; Lease Not Intended as Security
Section 11-128 - License (To Drive)
Section 11-129 - Licensed Dealer, Distributor, Factory Branch, or Manufacturer
Section 11-130 - Local Authority
Section 11-130.1 - Low Speed Vehicle
Section 11-134.2 - Motor Carrier
Section 11-134.4 - Motorized Minibike
Section 11-134.5 - Motor Scooter
Section 11-135 - Motor Vehicle
Section 11-136.1 - Moving Violation
Section 11-136.2 - Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Section 11-140 - Nonresident's Privilege to Drive
Section 11-140.1 - Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles
Section 11-142.1 - Organ Delivery Vehicle
Section 11-144.1 - Park Model Recreational Vehicle
Section 11-144.2 - Passenger Car
Section 11-145.1 - Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicle
Section 11-147 - Police Officer
Section 11-148 - Regular Schedule
Section 11-148.1 - Rental Vehicle
Section 11-150 - Revoke (License to Drive)
Section 11-150.1 - Ridesharing
Section 11-154 - School Vehicle
Section 11-155 - Secured Party
Section 11-156 - Security Agreement
Section 11-157 - Security Interest
Section 11-159 - Special Mobile Equipment
Section 11-164 - Suspend (License to Drive)
Section 11-165.1 - Temporary Lawful Status
Section 11-167 - Traffic Control Device
Section 11-168 - Traffic Control Signal
Section 11-170 - Travel Trailer
Section 11-172 - Truck Tractor
Section 11-173 - Type I School Vehicle
Section 11-174 - Type Ii School Vehicle
Section 11-174.1 - Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se