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What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
New York City officials announced they are considering new regulations for electric bicycles following several fatal crashes involving e-bikes. The city has distinguished between legal e-bikes, which have motors up to 750 watts and top speeds of 20 miles per hour, and illegal models that exceed these specifications. No specific regulatory changes or implementation dates have been announced.