- Class 1
- Georgia law defines Class 1 as pedal-assist only, with assistance ending at 20 mph and motor power up to 750 watts.
- Class 2
- Georgia defines Class 2 as throttle-capable electric bicycles with assistance ending at 20 mph.
- Class 3
- Georgia defines Class 3 as pedal-assist only up to 28 mph, with additional requirements compared with Class 1/2.
- Helmet laws
- Georgia requires helmets for Class 3 riders and has separate youth helmet requirements for lower classes under bicycle rules.
- Age restrictions
- Georgia sets a minimum operator age for Class 3 e-bikes in state statute.
- Road access
- Qualifying e-bikes may use roads and bike lanes where bicycles are permitted.
- Trail access
- Class 1/2 are generally allowed where bicycles are allowed, while Class 3 access is more limited unless a local authority permits it.
- Sidewalk rules
- Municipal codes control sidewalks; urban cores often restrict motorized bikes.
- Important notes
- Primary reference: Ga. Code Ann. §40-1-1 (definitions) and Part 1A (electric assisted bicycles). Atlanta PATH and state parks set separate trail policies. Educational summary only—not legal advice.