Bill > S05532

This bill amends the New York State vehicle and traffic law to expand the definition of a limited use motorcycle to include a class three bicycle with electric assist. In the existing law, limited use motorcycles are defined by their two or three-wheeled design and maximum performance speed, with three classifications based on speed ranges: Class A (30-40 miles per hour), Class B (20-30 miles per hour), and Class C (up to 20 miles per hour). The bill adds a new subsection that specifically incorporates class three bicycles with electric assist into the definition of a limited use motorcycle. A class three bicycle with electric assist is typically a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance while the rider is pedaling and can support speeds up to a certain limit. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, which allows time for regulatory agencies to prepare for the implementation of this new classification. By expanding the definition, the bill potentially brings these types of electric bicycles under the same regulatory framework as limited use motorcycles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5532