- Class 1
- Alabama Code 32-5A-267 adopts a three-class e-bike framework: Class 1 is pedal-assist only, motor assist up to 20 mph, with motor power capped at 750 watts.
- Class 2
- Class 2 allows throttle assistance and is limited to 20 mph assisted speed under the same 750-watt cap in Alabama Code 32-5A-267.
- Class 3
- Class 3 is pedal-assist only up to 28 mph, and Alabama Code 32-5A-267 includes added operating requirements compared with Class 1/2.
- Helmet laws
- Under Alabama Code 32-5A-267, helmets are required for Class 3 riders and passengers, and riders under 16 also have helmet requirements.
- Age restrictions
- Class 3 operation is limited to riders age 16 or older under Alabama Code 32-5A-267.
- Road access
- Qualifying e-bikes may generally use roads and bike lanes where bicycles are permitted - obey traffic laws and equipment rules.
- Trail access
- State and local agencies may regulate trail access by class; posted local rules control where classes may ride.
- Sidewalk rules
- Alabama Code 32-5A-267 restricts e-bike operation on sidewalks; follow municipal rules where posted.
- Important notes
- Primary statute: Ala. Code §32-5A-267. Local trail networks (e.g., Birmingham region) may post class-specific rules. Educational summary only—not legal advice.