Oregon

How the law defines it: Three-class system ("electric assisted bicycle"). Class 1: pedal-assist to 20 mph. Class 2: throttle, to 20 mph. Class 3: pedal-assist to 28 mph and must have a speedometer. Considered a bicycle, not a motor vehicle.

Helmet

Under 16 (bicycle helmet law); see minimum age.

Minimum age

16 (riders 16+ need no license; statute gives no exemption for younger riders).

Speed limit or cap

20 mph motor assist (Class 1 and 2), 28 mph (Class 3)

Motor power cap

None in statute (wattage limit removed in 2024)

License, registration, insurance

No driver license for riders 16+. Not a motor vehicle; no registration in statute.

Also worth knowing

Class definitions updated by 2024 Oregon Laws ch. 12.

How the law defines it: "Motor assisted scooter": up to 4 wheels, a foot support or seat, motor or human power, top speed 24 mph, electric output up to 1,000 W.

Helmet

Required for all riders.

Minimum age

16

Speed limit or cap

15 mph riding speed (device max 24 mph)

Motor power cap

1,000 W

License, registration, insurance

No driver license for riders 16+.

Also worth knowing

No passengers.

Not addressed in statute. We found no Oregon 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. Oregon's 'motor assisted scooter' definition (ORS 801.348) has no handlebar requirement: up to 4 wheels, a foot support or seat, motor or human propulsion, top speed 24 mph, electric output up to 1,000 W. Read literally, it could cover electric skateboards and one-wheel boards within those limits. If so, the scooter rules would apply: riders 16+, helmet for all riders, 15 mph limit, no sidewalk riding, roads posted 25 mph or less, bike lane required where available (ORS 814.510-814.536). The statute does not name these devices, so this is not confirmed.

Not addressed in statute. We found no Oregon 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. Oregon's 'motor assisted scooter' definition (ORS 801.348) has no handlebar requirement: up to 4 wheels, a foot support or seat, motor or human propulsion, top speed 24 mph, electric output up to 1,000 W. Read literally, it could cover electric unicycles (which have foot pegs) within those limits. If so, the scooter rules would apply: riders 16+, helmet for all riders, 15 mph limit, no sidewalk riding, roads posted 25 mph or less, bike lane required where available (ORS 814.510-814.536). The statute does not name these devices, so this is not confirmed.