Mississippi

How the law defines it: Three-class system: bicycle or tricycle with working pedals, a seat and a motor under 750 W. Class 1 (pedal assist) and Class 2 (throttle) stop assisting at 20 mph; Class 3 (pedal assist) at 28 mph. Not a motor vehicle or motor scooter.

Helmet

Not addressed in statute.

Minimum age

Class 3: 16 (younger riders may be passengers on a Class 3 built for one). None for Class 1/2.

Speed limit or cap

Motor assist stops at 20 mph (Class 1/2) or 28 mph (Class 3).

Motor power cap

Under 750 W

License, registration, insurance

No insurance (financial responsibility), driver's license, registration, title or plates.

Also worth knowing

Since Jan. 1, 2022 manufacturers must label class, top assisted speed and wattage; tampering that changes speed is barred unless relabeled. Class 3 needs a speedometer. Read via Justia's copy of the Mississippi Code (the official code is published by LexisNexis).

Not addressed in statute. Not addressed in statute. Mississippi defines only seated "motor scooters" (step-through chassis, seat, wheel of 10 in. or more), which are treated as motorcycles. Stand-up e-scooters are not defined. We found no Mississippi 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. Stand-up scooters are not among the devices excluded from "motor vehicle" (only EPAMDs, personal delivery devices and e-bikes are).

Not addressed in statute. We found no Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.