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Know the Rules Before You Ride E-bikes, scooters and motorized bikes are becoming more common on Windom streets and trails - but the rules are not the same for each one. The Windom Police Department encourages riders and parents to review this guide for age require- ments, speed limits, helmet rules, license requirements and where each vehicle can be safely and legally used. WINDOM POLICE lationships brampt E-Bikes & More + MN ELECTRIC- ASSISTED BICYCLE MOTORIZED BIKES OFF-HIGHWAY E-SCOOTER MOTORCYCLES How fast can I go? <28MPH <30MPH <15MPH >30MPH Do I need a drivers license? How old do I need to be to operate? Do I need to wear a helmet? Can I have a passenger? LIE6B Does my bike need a license plate? No Yes - Or permit No Yes 15 16 12 16 No - But recommended Yes - If under 18 Yes - If under 18 Yes - If under 18 No - Unless designed to carry No No No No No No Yes Can I ride in the bike path? Yes No Yes No Can I ride in vehicle lanes? Yes - But only far right side Yes - But only far right side Yes - But only No far right side Can I ride on sidewalks? No What are the engine restrictions? Is white light in the front and red light in the rear required from sunset to sunset? No Power output of <750 watts Yes No Power output of <1500 watts Yes No Power output of <750 watts Yes Power output of >1500 watts Yes - Plus brake lights Know the Rules Before You Ride E - bikes , scooters and motorized bikes are becoming more common on Windom streets and trails - but the rules are not the same for each one . The Windom Police Department encourages riders and parents to review this guide for age require- ments , speed limits , helmet rules , license requirements and where each vehicle can be safely and legally used . WINDOM POLICE lationships brampt E - Bikes & More + MN ELECTRIC- ASSISTED BICYCLE MOTORIZED BIKES OFF - HIGHWAY E - SCOOTER MOTORCYCLES How fast can I go ? < 28MPH < 30MPH < 15MPH > 30MPH Do I need a drivers license ? How old do I need to be to operate ? Do I need to wear a helmet ? Can I have a passenger ? LIE6B Does my bike need a license plate ? No Yes - Or permit No Yes 15 16 12 16 No - But recommended Yes - If under 18 Yes - If under 18 Yes - If under 18 No - Unless designed to carry No No No No No No Yes Can I ride in the bike path ? Yes No Yes No Can I ride in vehicle lanes ? Yes - But only far right side Yes - But only far right side Yes - But only No far right side Can I ride on sidewalks ? No What are the engine restrictions ? Is white light in the front and red light in the rear required from sunset to sunset ? No Power output of < 750 watts Yes No Power output of < 1500 watts Yes No Power output of < 750 watts Yes Power output of > 1500 watts Yes - Plus brake lights