Sec. 551.107. OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLE. (a) Subtitles A, B, and D and Chapter 551A do not apply to the operation of an electric bicycle.
(b) A person may not operate an electric bicycle unless the electric motor disengages or ceases to function either:
(1) when the operator stops pedaling; or
(2) when the brakes are applied.
(c) A person may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle, as defined by Section 664.001, unless the person is at least 15 years of age. This subsection does not prohibit a person who is under 15 years of age from riding on a Class 3 bicycle as a passenger.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (H.B. 2188), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 20.007, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle C - Rules of the Road
Chapter 551 - Operation of Bicycles and Mopeds, Golf Carts, and Other Low-Powered Vehicles
Section 551.101. Rights and Duties
Section 551.102. General Operation
Section 551.103. Operation on Roadway
Section 551.104. Safety Equipment
Section 551.105. Competitive Racing
Section 551.106. Regulation of Bicycles by Department or Local Authority