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sheshe2

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8. Thank you for your response.

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #7)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 11:25 PM

Saturday

Here is a quick summary:

What is different in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts currently defines an electric bicycle around class 1 and class 2 treatment in Chapter 90.
Massachusetts gives e-bikes bicycle-style rights and duties, but expressly bans them from sidewalks.
Massachusetts lets local or state authorities regulate e-bike use on bike paths, bikeways, and natural-surface trails after public notice and a hearing.
Massachusetts uses a two-speed framework for mopeds: the machine can be defined around a 30 mph maximum capability but cannot be operated above 25 mph.
Massachusetts still requires a license or learner's permit for both mopeds and scooters.
Massachusetts motorized scooters have distinctive restrictions, including no passengers and no riding after sunset or before sunrise.

Moped riders must be at least 16 and licensed

https://www.motorizedbicyclehq.com/motorized-bicycle-laws-massachusetts/

Fact is that I have seen them flying on sidewalks. The two kids on the road in front of me were going about 35 MPH, that was the speed I was going. Most of the ones I have seen do not look 16 years old.

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12-year-old girl dead, another injured after their motorized scooter collided with a school bus [View all] sheshe2 Saturday OP

They're everywhere here and no helmets on any of the kids. Where are the parents to give some directions Deuxcents Saturday #1

Why are states allowing this?! sheshe2 Saturday #2

In Florida, they are treated like any traditional bicycle..they can go anywhere , no license or insurance needed Deuxcents Saturday #3

It is accidents waiting to happen sheshe2 Saturday #5

I'm seeing those. Kids dart around with them. LeftInTX Saturday #4

At pretty high speeds too! sheshe2 Saturday #6

The laws are different in every state, but in mine there'd be 2-4 major violations going on there, before the accident. RockRaven Saturday #7

Thank you for your response. sheshe2 Saturday #8

Even worse, electric unicycles. pat_k Saturday #9

Oh great. calimary Sunday #10

Any criticism of these things is dismissed as "yelling at cloud" mentality Orrex Sunday #11

I work in a children's hospital ED. Ebikes and scooters JCMach1 Sunday #12

They are definitely dangerous, especially when ridden with vehicle traffic. MineralMan Sunday #13

35mph Is Fast Enough To Cause.... ProfessorGAC Sunday #14

While making a turn BeneteauBum Sunday #15

Here it is not even legal for them to be on the sidewalk... sheshe2 Sunday #16

These things and the e-bikes are really dangerous pinkstarburst Sunday #17

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