City Council passed a new Ordinance regarding bikes, E-Bikes, electric scooters and etc. View the Oridinance 2025-12.

You can download and print the E-Bike Registration Form. The form can be dropped off at the Police Station. If no one is present, place it in the window slot at the front desk.

Types of E-bikes

Here’s a breakdown on the three classes of electric bicycles under Section 4511.01 of the Ohio Revised Code:

• “Class 1 electric bicycle” means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
• “Class 2 electric bicycle” means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that may provide assistance regardless of whether the rider is pedaling and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
• “Class 3 electric bicycle” means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
• PLEASE NOTE: In Ohio, any electric bicycle over 750 watts is considered a moped or motorized bicycle and requires an Ohio Drivers license. Moped, Motorized Bicycle License