BRICK, N.J. – The Brick Township Police Department is reminding residents that New Jersey’s new e-bike safety laws are now in effect, bringing sweeping changes to how riders operate and register electric bicycles across the state.
Under the updated regulations, most e-bike riders must now carry a valid license and register their bikes with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Riders aged 17 and older can use a standard driver’s license, while those between 15 and 16 must obtain a motorized bicycle license. The law also introduces a new requirement for liability insurance coverage for all e-bike owners.
License and registration fees are being waived for the first year, with enforcement and fines set to begin six months from the law’s start date.
The law includes several restrictions aimed at improving safety and curbing misuse. Children under 15 are prohibited from operating e-bikes, and all classes of e-bikes—pedal-assist, throttle-powered, and high-performance—fall under the new rules. The legislation also temporarily bans online e-bike sales statewide for one year and makes modification kits that increase speed or power output illegal.
Brick Township Police say the department’s initial focus will be on community education rather than enforcement, giving riders time to adapt to the new requirements. “Please help us keep Brick Township roads safe by sharing this information with friends and neighbors,” the department said in a statement.
Police urge residents to visit the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website for full details on the new e-bike licensing, registration, and insurance requirements.
Brick Township police are emphasizing education and awareness as New Jersey begins enforcing its new e-bike licensing and registration law.