Kentucky

Not addressed in statute. Not addressed in statute. Kentucky has no e-bike definition or class system. The "moped" definition (motorized bicycle up to 2 brake horsepower, 50 cc, 30 mph) is written around gas engines. We found no Kentucky statute that covers this vehicle by name or by a definition that clearly fits it. That isn't permission: police and cities may treat it under another category. Neither the KRS 186.010 nor KRS 189.010 definitions (both current through the 2026 session) mention electric bicycles. Whether an e-bike counts as a moped is not settled by statute.

How the law defines it: "Electric low-speed scooter": under 100 lb, wheels, handlebars, a brake, ridden standing or sitting, electric and/or human power, top design speed 20 mph on level pavement. Excluded from "vehicle" for registration and titling purposes.

Helmet

None. State regulations for these scooters may not include helmet requirements.

Minimum age

16

Speed limit or cap

20 mph (device design limit).

Motor power cap

None in statute.

License, registration, insurance

Not required to be registered or titled. No license requirement in statute.

Also worth knowing

Front headlamp and red rear light required at night or in low visibility. Riders and rental companies must follow local ordinances. Gas or seated "motor scooters" are a different class requiring a motorcycle license, title, registration and insurance (KRS 189.2851).

Not addressed in statute. We found no Kentucky statute that covers this vehicle by name or by a definition that clearly fits it. That isn't permission: police and cities may treat it under another category.

Not addressed in statute. We found no Kentucky statute that covers this vehicle by name or by a definition that clearly fits it. That isn't permission: police and cities may treat it under another category.