Louisiana Electric Bike Laws

Three-class law · State parks: Where bicycles allowed

Act 152 of 2020 (HB 514) defined electric-assisted bicycles under 750 watts in three classes, effective August 1, 2020. E-bikes have the rights and duties of bicycles and need no license, registration or insurance. Class 3 riders must be 12 or older, and every Class 3 rider and passenger must wear a helmet.

E-bike classes
Three
E-bike license
No
Class 3 minimum age
12
E-bike helmet
Under 12
State parks
Where bicycles allowed
Moped registration
Yes

By vehicle

Rules for E-Bikes, Stand-Up E-Scooters and Mopeds in Louisiana

Louisiana rules by vehicle
VehicleDefinitionMinimum ageLicenseRegistrationInsuranceHelmetSidewalksTrails
E-bike, Class 1 and 2Class 1, 2NoneNoNoNoUnder 12No state rule, localYes, unless agency restricts after hearing
E-bike, Class 3Class 312NoNoNoAll ridersNo state rule, localYes, unless agency bans
Stand-up e-scooterElectric low-speed scooter: under 100 lb, 20 mphNoneNoNoNoUnder 17Yes, unless local bansBike paths
Seated e-scooter (moped)Motorized bicycle: 1.5 bhp, 50 cc, 25 mph max15Yes, motorcycle endorsementYesYesAll ridersNoNo

Where to ride

Where Each Vehicle May Ride

  • E-bike, Class 1 and 2. Wherever bicycles allowed
  • E-bike, Class 3. Speedometer required; under 12 as passenger only
  • Stand-up e-scooter. Rental and commercial scooters; locals may limit
  • Seated e-scooter (moped). Roadway only; no interstates

Equipment

Equipment Rules for E-Bikes

Permanent label showing class, top assisted speed and motor wattage; CPSC bicycle standard; motor cutoff when pedaling stops or brakes are applied; speedometer on Class 3; $50 Class 3 helmet fine waived with proof of helmet purchase.

City rules

What Cities and Counties Can Change

Local authorities and state agencies may restrict Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on paths after notice and a public hearing, may bar Class 3 from shared-use paths, and regulate natural-surface trails. Parishes and cities may limit or ban electric low-speed scooters on their streets and sidewalks.

Parks and trails

State Parks, Federal Lands and Rail Trails in Louisiana

Louisiana State Parks generally treats compliant e-bikes like bicycles on park roads and bike trails; riders should follow posted rules on natural-surface trails.

Record

Sources

E-bike, Class 1 and 2
R.S. 32:1, 32:204; Act 152 (2020)
E-bike, Class 3
R.S. 32:204; Act 152 (2020)
Stand-up e-scooter
R.S. 32:300.1.1; Act 258 (2019)
Seated e-scooter (moped)
R.S. 32:1, 32:198, 32:190
Status
Partly verified
Open items
Louisiana Office of State Parks e-bike rule not confirmed from an official source; no verified city ordinance found (New Orleans sidewalk rules cited only by retailers); electric low-speed scooter law covers rental and commercial scooters, and rules for privately owned scooters are unclear; moped insurance not confirmed from statute.
Last verified
Q4 2026