Electric bicycles are allowed on roadways and limited access highways bike lanes bike paths and multipurpose paths.
Seattle e bike laws.
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.
The law also restricts the motor output for all classes of e bikes to no more than 750 watts.
People of all ages and abilities use them.
Riders must give right of way to pedestrians.
Seattle has a number of multi use trails.
Class 3 e bikes are prohibited on sidewalks except when there is no other safe option for the bikes to travel for.
Individuals under 16 cannot operate a motorized scooter.
Riders must obey the same traffic laws as bicycle riders and passenger cars.
Class 1 and 2 e bikes are treated as traditional bikes which means they are allowed on sidewalks subject to local laws.
Class 1 electric bikes which pedal assist up to 20 miles per hour and class 2 electric bikes which can be motor propelled up to 20 miles per hour won t have age restrictions and.
The state of washington does not have licensing and registration requirements for electric bikes.
All riders must wear a helmet.