- Class 1
- Ohio Revised Code 4511.522 defines Class 1 as pedal-assist only with assistance ending at 20 mph and motor power capped at 750 watts.
- Class 2
- Ohio Class 2 allows throttle operation with assistance ending at 20 mph.
- Class 3
- Ohio Class 3 is pedal-assist only up to 28 mph and has stricter operating/path limits than Class 1/2.
- Helmet laws
- Ohio imposes helmet requirements for Class 3 operation under state statute.
- Age restrictions
- Ohio sets a minimum operator age for Class 3 e-bikes.
- Road access
- Qualifying e-bikes may use roads and bike lanes where bicycles are allowed.
- Trail access
- Class 1/2 are generally allowed where bicycles are allowed unless restricted; Class 3 path access is narrower unless specifically authorized.
- Sidewalk rules
- Municipal codes regulate sidewalks; Cleveland/Columbus/Cincinnati may differ.
- Important notes
- Primary reference: Ohio Rev. Code §4511.522 (electric bicycle classes, helmets, and path limits). Cleveland Metroparks, CVNP, and campus towns add overlays. Educational summary only—not legal advice.