Massachusetts E-Bike Rules: What Riders Need to Know in 2025

Massachusetts residents are warming up to e-bikes. They are fun, easy to ride, and less expensive than operating a car. Before investing in an e-bike, though, you should know that there are rules of the road you must follow.

My wife and I rented e-bikes during a recent trip to Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine. While I confess there is a bit of a learning curve, we had a blast traversing the old carriage roads in the park.

Tim Weisberg recently reported that the New Bedford Police Department will incorporate e-bikes as part of a new bicycle patrol unit in the city. The new unit will allow officers to be more visible, accessible, and connected within the community…

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