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1. Are riders of electrical assisted bicycles required to have a driver's license?

NO. Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-103 requires that the operator of a motor vehicle, including motorcycle and low-power scooter, obtain a driver's license. Electrical assisted bicycles are not considered or defined as a motor vehicle and no license is required.

2. Are these vehicles required to be registered?

NO. Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-103 requires motor vehicles be registered through the Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles Registration Section. 42-3-103(1)(b)(I) excludes bicycles, electric assisted bicycles, and other human-powered vehicles from being registered.

3. Are these vehicles required to be insured?

NO. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1409 requires all motor vehicles and low-power scooters to have a complying policy or certificate of self-insurance in full force and effect. There is no requirement that electric assisted bicycles be insured.

4. Are riders of these vehicles required to wear a helmet and eye protection?

NO. In Colorado, there is currently no law requiring requiring riders or passengers to wear eye protection or a helmet, although it is always recommended.

5. Are riders of these vehicles required to abide by traffic laws?

YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1412 and Model Traffic Code 1412 state in part:

Every person riding a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle shall have all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this article.