Massachusetts weighs legalizing 30-40 mph electric motorbikes
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- Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a new statewide framework for micromobility that would set clearer rules across the category
- The proposed framework would cover e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric motorbikes capable of reaching 30 mph, 40 mph, and beyond — vehicles that currently lack clear statewide classification
Why it matters: Riders in Massachusetts have navigated a patchwork of local rules for faster electric motorbikes; a statewide framework would replace that ambiguity with a single set of speed classifications and operating rules for the full micromobility spectrum.
