Helmet and safety gear laws for electric bikes are linked to particular age groups or the different ebike classes. In many states, helmet regulations typically apply to riders under the ages of 14 or 16.
In states that adopt the three-tiered classification system for ebikes, helmet usage is usually mandated only for Class 3 ebikes. However, five states, namely Louisiana, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut, require helmets for all ebike classes and all age groups. On the other hand, some states do not have helmet requirements for any age or any class of ebike.
