Electric bicycles or “e-bikes” are more popular than ever. As cyclists discover they can bike with less physical strain or venture on longer trips, the e-bike industry is booming. And with concerns about increasing gas prices and climate change, more people are using electric bicycles as alternative transportation for activities like commuting.
However, bicycle laws and regulations are trying to catch up to the surge of electric bicycle riders. As a result, there are inconsistent rules state by state and even within the same town.
