- Class 1
- Mississippi law (including the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act) defines Class 1 as pedal-assist only up to 20 mph with motor power under statutory limits.
- Class 2
- Mississippi defines Class 2 as throttle-capable electric bicycles with assistance ending at 20 mph.
- Class 3
- Mississippi defines Class 3 as pedal-assist only up to 28 mph and requires additional equipment compared with Class 1/2.
- Helmet laws
- Mississippi applies helmet requirements through state bicycle/e-bike safety provisions and local rules; check the current code text for applicable age thresholds.
- Age restrictions
- Mississippi sets a minimum operator age for Class 3 e-bikes.
- Road access
- Qualifying e-bikes may use roads and bike lanes where bicycles are permitted.
- Trail access
- Class 1/2 are generally treated similarly to bicycles where allowed; Class 3 access may be restricted on some shared-use paths unless authorized.
- Sidewalk rules
- City codes regulate sidewalks.
- Important notes
- Primary references: Miss. Code Ann. §§63-3-1309, 63-3-1315 (electric bicycle classes and John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act provisions). Gulf Coast towns may add beach-path rules. Educational summary only—not legal advice.