- Class 1
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §60-614.02: Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—pedal-assist only, motor stops assisting at 20 mph, ≤750 W (and related statutory limits).
- Class 2
- §60-614.03: Class 2—throttle may propel the bike without pedaling; assistance ends at 20 mph with the same motor cap framework.
- Class 3
- §60-614.04: Class 3—pedal-assist only, assistance ends at 28 mph; labeled and regulated as an electric-assisted bicycle under Chapter 60.
- Helmet laws
- Nebraska’s class statutes do not impose a broad statewide adult helmet mandate for all e-bike classes; always check local ordinances and youth bicycle rules.
- Age restrictions
- Chapter 60 definitions have been summarized by advocates as not setting a uniform statewide minimum age for all classes—verify the current §§60-614.02–60-614.04 text for any age provisions applicable to your bike.
- Road access
- Statute treats qualifying electric-assisted bicycles distinctly from motor vehicles for many purposes; ride on roads and bike lanes where bicycles are authorized unless posted otherwise.
- Trail access
- State and local agencies (e.g., trail authorities) may allow or restrict classes on specific corridors such as the Cowboy Trail—follow signage.
- Sidewalk rules
- Cities set sidewalk rules; Omaha, Lincoln, and smaller towns differ—confirm municipal code.
- Important notes
- Classes were clarified in recent legislation (e.g., LB 138 era updates to Chapter 60). Educational summary only—not legal advice; read current Nebraska Revised Statutes.