E-Bike and E-Motorcycle Rules and Regulations

E-Bike Regulations

The Town of Prosper has updated its ordinance (effective December 1, 2025) to address the increased use of e-bikes in the community. All riders of bicycles and e-bikes must follow the same traffic laws that apply to motor vehicles. This includes stopping at stop signs, walking bicycles and e-bikes through crosswalks, and riding on the right side of the roadway. Riders must use functioning brakes and appropriate lighting when operating at night. Headphones or earbuds may not be worn while riding, unauthorized passengers are prohibited, and speeds may not exceed 10 miles per hour on approved surfaces within Town parks.

View the Ordinance on Electric Bicycles, Pocket Bikes and Mini Motorbikes

View the E-Bike Flyer

View the Frequently Asked E-bike Questions (FAQs)

State law defines three classes of e-bikes:

• Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes provide assisted speeds up to 20 miles per hour and have no minimum age requirement.

• Class 3 e-bikes provide assisted speeds up to 28 miles per hour and require riders to be at least 15 years old.

All e-bikes must have motors of 750 watts or less and must display a permanent manufacturer label showing the e-bike class, top assisted speed, and motor wattage. Under the updated ordinance, a Town permit is required for e-bike operation. The Prosper Police Department will begin scheduling e-bike inspections and registrations in December. 

E-Bike Registration

Schedule a registration appointment with an officer by filling out the E-bike Online Registration Request Form. *Online Registration request forms are to schedule an appointment with an officer and not e-bike registration. 

Before bringing your e-bike for inspection, please ensure it meets all State of Texas legal requirements. The e-bike must have a motor rated at 750 watts or less, a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph for Class 1 and Class 2 models or 28 mph for Class 3 models, and it must display a manufacturer’s label that clearly identifies the Class, motor wattage, and maximum assisted speed. An adult age 18 or older must complete each registration and present a photo ID for age verification.

TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
SUBTITLE G. MOTORCYCLES AND ELECTRIC BICYCLES
CHAPTER 664. STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLES
Sec. 664.002.  LABELING.  (a)  A person who manufactures or sells an electric bicycle shall apply a permanent label to the electric bicycle in a prominent location that shows in Arial font in at least 9-point type: 

(1)  whether the electric bicycle is a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle;
(2)  the top assisted speed of the electric bicycle; and
(3)  the motor wattage of the electric bicycle.
(b) A person who changes the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle shall replace the label required by Subsection (a) to show accurate information about the electric bicycle.

Below are examples: