Individuals under 16 cannot operate a motorized scooter.
Seattle e bike laws.
Helmets are required for riders under 16 years of age.
The law also restricts the motor output for all classes of e bikes to no more than 750 watts.
The state of washington does not have licensing and registration requirements for electric bikes.
Electric bicycles are allowed on roadways and limited access highways bike lanes bike paths and multipurpose paths.
All riders must wear a helmet.
The new rules still mandate a 15 mph speed limit for all bike users allow only e bikes capable of reaching a speed of 20 mph or less and include plans for education and outreach.
Seattle has a number of multi use trails.
No riders can allow another individual to ride on the vehicle with them.
Every person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk or public path shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian thereon and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.
Class 1 and 2 e bikes are treated as traditional bikes which means they are allowed on sidewalks subject to local laws.
Riders must obey the same traffic laws as bicycle riders and passenger cars.
Riders must give right of way to pedestrians.