An e-bike is a bicycle with a motor that assists the rider to move faster while pedaling, and depending on which class of bike, with a throttle.

E-bikes traveling up to 20 mph have no age limits, but faster e-bikes, mopeds and motorcycles have age requirements.

E-bikes are spreading in the U.S. These bikes with motors have given old and young folks alike a boost on roads and bike trails accross the state, but not without speed and safety concerns.

In Birmingham, residents have reported youg people using motorized transportation like e-bikes in the neighborhoods, prompting the Birmingham Police Department to remind the community about the regulations and licenses for riding E-bikes, mopeds and motorcycles in Michigan.

What's an e-bike?

Michigan defines an e-bike as "a bicycle that

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