Moorestown Approves Stricter E-Bike Measures Ahead Of Statewide Regulation

MOORESTOWN, NJ — New local rules for the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters, and other motor-assisted devices were approved by Township Council on Monday.

Ordinance 17-2026 establishes enhanced safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and trail users in the area, along with the new statewide e-bike laws going into effect on July 19.

Under New Jersey's new guidelines, all e-bike riders must now have:

• A valid driver's ID (Age 17 and over) or motorized bicycle ID (Ages 15 and 16)
• Have their bikes registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
• Have insurance

Fees for IDs and registration are waived for the first year, the state said.

No one under the age of 15 is allowed to drive an e-bike, and the new law covers all types of vehicles.

Modification kits to make bikes faster are now illegal.

Online e-bike sales are also banned in New Jersey for one year.

The Moorestown ordinance applies to low-speed e-bikes, motorized bikes and mopeds, electric motorized bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, electric dirt bikes, other off-road electric vehicles, and similar motor-assisted devices.

Along with a few exceptions that may arise at a later date, vehicles are not allowed to be driven on any Township sidewalks.

Unless outlined by signage or council resolution, drivers are not allowed on Township trails. In areas where this is allowed, the maximum speed is 15 miles per hour.

Devices are banned from school grounds unless on designated roads, bike racks, or drop-off lanes, and are not to exceed 10 miles per hour.

Sidewalks and bike paths that are adjacent to county roads can be used only at speeds of 10 miles per hour or less.

Drivers in any area of the Township must yield to pedestrians, provide an audible warning before passing a pedestrian, and avoid using handheld phones.

Violators will be subject to a written warning from police for a first offense. Minors may have their vehicles impounded.

While the ordinance goes into effect on July 19, monetary fines will be delayed for 90 days in order to conduct a public information release.

All drivers and riders must also wear an approved, properly-fitted Department of Transportation-compliant helmet, in accordance with state law.

E-bikes and other electronic vehicles have been at the center of mounting safety concerns for the past several years across New Jersey due to their lack of regulation.

On June 16, a 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash with a delivery truck while riding an electric dirt bike in Southampton Township. Read More: NJ Teen Killed In Crash With UPS Truck Identified: Report

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