New Jersey § 39:4-14

§ 39:4-14.

a. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter, as defined in R.S.39:1-1 , may be operated on the streets, highways, roadways, and bicycle paths of this State,

except as otherwise provided in this section, and may be parked on a sidewalk provided

that the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter does not impede

the normal movement of pedestrian or other traffic upon the sidewalk. b. On and after January 1, 2019, manufacturers and distributors of low-speed electric

bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed, in a prominent location,

to each low-speed electric bicycle. The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor

wattage of the low-speed electric bicycle, and shall be printed in Arial font in at

least 9-point type. c. A person shall not tamper with or modify a low-speed electric bicycle so as to

change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of a low-speed electric bicycle,

unless that person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification

required in subsection b. of this section. d. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter may be operated on bicycle

paths, except that a local government entity or State agency may prohibit the operation

of low-speed electric bicycles or low-speed electric scooters on bicycle paths under

its jurisdiction. e. Unless permitted by a local government entity or State agency with jurisdiction,

a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall not be operated on

a trail designated for non-motorized traffic if such trail has a natural surface tread

made by clearing and grading the soil and no surfacing materials have been added. f. The operator of a low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall

not be required to register the low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter,

furnish proof of insurance, or have a driver's license. g. Except as otherwise provided by this section, all statutes, including the provisions

of chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, rules, and regulations applicable

to bicycles, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 465 ( C.39:4-10.1 ), shall apply to low-speed electric bicycles and low-speed electric scooters, except

those provisions which by their very nature may have no application to low-speed electric

bicycles or low-speed electric scooters. h. A low-speed electric bicycle or low-speed electric scooter shall be considered

a motor vehicle to the extent required by 23 U.S.C. s.154 .