As the popularity of electric bicycles (e-bikes) continues to soar, local governments across the region are scrambling to update their regulations to keep pace. In a growing trend, several area towns have recently revised their laws to accommodate the increasing number of e-bike users, and Charlotte may be next. With e-bikes often classified as either bicycles or motor vehicles, the debate centers around where they belong in the eyes of the law. As the city considers its own updates, residents can expect a lively discussion about speed limits, licensing requirements, and access to bike lanes.
Area towns are rewriting rules on e-bikes. Charlotte may be next. Charlotte Observer
