ORS 801.258
“Electric assisted bicycle.”

“Electric assisted bicycle” means a vehicle that:

(1)

Is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels;

(2)

Has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;

(3)

Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;

(4)

Has both fully operative pedals for human propulsion and an electric motor; and

(5)

Is equipped with an electric motor that:

(a)

Has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts; and

(b)

Is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground. [1997 c.400 §2; 1999 c.59 §233]

Source: Section 801.258 — “Electric assisted bicycle.”, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

801.010
Short title 801.015
Effect of naming offenses 801.020
Statements of policy and purpose 801.026
General exemptions 801.030
Exemptions from amendments to vehicle code 801.038
Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles 801.040
Authority to adopt special provisions 801.041
Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county 801.042
Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district 801.043
Moneys required by department for initial implementation of registration fees 801.044
County registration fees 801.045
Permissive use of private roadway 801.050
Privilege of motorist to use highways 801.055
Weight standards 801.100
Definitions generally 801.110
“Alley.” 801.115
“Ambulance.” 801.120
“Ambulatory disability.” 801.125
“Antique vehicle.” 801.127
“Arterial.” 801.130
“Assembled vehicle.” 801.133
“Autocycle.” 801.135
“Axle.” 801.140
“Balance trailer.” 801.150
“Bicycle.” 801.155
“Bicycle lane.” 801.160
“Bicycle path.” 801.163
“Biometric data.” 801.165
“Bus trailer.” 801.170
“Business district.” 801.175
“Canceled” 801.180
“Camper.” 801.183
“Certificate of sale.” 801.185
“Certificate of title.” 801.187
“Circulatory roadway.” 801.190
“Class I all-terrain vehicle.” 801.193
“Class II all-terrain vehicle.” 801.194
“Class III all-terrain vehicle” and “Class IV all-terrain vehicle.” 801.197
“Collector.” 801.198
“Combination of vehicles.” 801.199
“Combined weight.” 801.200
“Commercial bus.” 801.205
“Commercial bus trailer.” 801.207
“Commercial driver license” and “commercial driving privileges.” 801.208
“Commercial motor vehicle.” 801.210
“Commercial vehicle.” 801.215
“Commission.” 801.217
“Converter dolly.” 801.220
“Crosswalk.” 801.225
“Department.” 801.230
“Director.” 801.236
“Dismantler.” 801.237
“District” defined for certain purposes 801.245
“Driver license.” 801.250
“Driver permit.” 801.255
“Driving privilege.” 801.258
“Electric assisted bicycle.” 801.259
“Electric personal assistive mobility device.” 801.260
“Emergency vehicle.” 801.261
“Endorsement.” 801.263
“Engine brake.” 801.265
“Farm tractor.” 801.270
“Farm trailer.” 801.272
“Field sobriety test.” 801.275
“Fifth wheel hitch.” 801.280
“Financial responsibility requirements.” 801.285
“Fixed load vehicle.” 801.288
“Funeral escort vehicle” 801.290
“Future responsibility filing.” 801.295
“Golf cart.” 801.297
“Gross combination weight rating.” 801.298
“Gross vehicle weight rating.” 801.300
“Group of axles.” 801.303
“Hazardous materials.” 801.305
“Highway.” 801.308
“Identity source documents.” 801.310
“Implement of husbandry.” 801.317
“Inhalant.” 801.320
“Intersection.” 801.321
“Intoxicant.” 801.323
“Issue” 801.325
“Limited visibility condition.” 801.330
“Loaded weight.” 801.331
“Low-speed vehicle.” 801.333
“Manufactured structure.” 801.335
“Manufacturer.” 801.341
“Medium-speed electric vehicle.” 801.345
“Moped.” 801.348
“Motor assisted scooter.” 801.350
“Motor home.” 801.355
“Motor truck.” 801.360
“Motor vehicle.” 801.365
“Motorcycle.” 801.366
“Motorcycle helmet.” 801.368
“Narrow residential roadway.” 801.370
“Operation.” 801.375
“Owner.” 801.377
“Ownership record.” 801.380
“Park” or “parking.” 801.385
“Pedestrian.” 801.387
“Person with a disability.” 801.390
“Pole trailer.” 801.395
“Police officer.” 801.397
“Prefabricated structure.” 801.400
“Premises open to the public.” 801.402
“Primary ownership record.” 801.404
“Racing activity vehicle.” 801.406
“Rail fixed guideway public transportation system.” 801.408
“Reconstructed vehicle.” 801.409
“Recreational vehicle.” 801.410
“Registration” or “register.” 801.415
“Registration plate.” 801.420
“Registration weight.” 801.425
“Replica.” 801.430
“Residence district.” 801.435
“Revoked.” 801.440
“Right of way.” 801.445
“Road authority.” 801.447
“Road machinery.” 801.450
“Roadway.” 801.451
“Roundabout.” 801.454
“Salvage title certificate.” 801.455
“School activity vehicle.” 801.460
“School bus.” 801.462
“School zone.” 801.465
“Security interest.” 801.470
“Self-supporting trailer.” 801.475
“Semitrailer.” 801.480
“Shoulder.” 801.485
“Sidewalk.” 801.490
“Snowmobile.” 801.495
“Special mobile equipment.” 801.500
“Special use trailer.” 801.505
“Stand” or “standing.” 801.507
“Stinger-steered.” 801.510
“Stop.” 801.513
“Street rod.” 801.515
“Suspend.” 801.520
“Tandem axles.” 801.522
“Tank vehicle.” 801.524
“Throughway.” 801.525
“Tire.” 801.526
“Title.” 801.527
“Totaled vehicle” 801.529
“Tow dolly.” 801.530
“Tow vehicle.” 801.540
“Traffic control device.” 801.545
“Traffic crime.” 801.555
“Traffic offense.” 801.557
“Traffic violation.” 801.560
“Trailer.” 801.562
“Transitional ownership record.” 801.565
“Travel trailer.” 801.575
“Truck tractor.” 801.580
“Truck trailer.” 801.585
“Unloaded weight.” 801.590
“Vehicle.” 801.592
“Vehicle appraiser.” 801.595
“Vehicle code.” 801.600
“Vehicle identification number.” 801.605
“Vehicle of special interest.” 801.608
“Vulnerable user of a public way.” 801.610
“Worker transport bus.”

Current through early 2026

§ 801.258. “Elec. assisted bicycle.”'s source at oregon​.gov