Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Proposes E-bike Rule Change
Summary
The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission is proposing to amend its Administrative Rules to add e-bikes with a maximum speed of 20 mph to the list of specialty vehicles exempt from the commission's rules. The proposed exemption would remove e-bikes meeting the 20 mph speed threshold from commission oversight. Written comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted through May 19, 2026.
What changed
The Motor Vehicle Commission proposes adding e-bikes with a maximum speed of 20 mph to the list of specialty vehicles exempt from its Administrative Rules. This would remove qualifying e-bikes from commission oversight entirely.\n\nE-bike manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in Arkansas should monitor this proposal closely. If adopted, e-bikes meeting the 20 mph speed threshold would no longer be subject to Motor Vehicle Commission requirements, potentially simplifying compliance pathways for these products in the state.
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Notice of Rulemaking Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-15-201 et seq. notice is hereby given that the Department of Labor and Licensing Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission is considering changes to its rules. The Administrative Rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission are amended to add e- bikes with a maximum speed of 20 mph to the list of specialty vehicles which are exempt from the rules of the commission. Written comments will be accepted from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. Comments may be mailed to the Board's Office at 900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201, or emailed to Daniel.c.pace@arkansas.gov. If you would like to make oral public comments, please call our office at (501) 682-5571. A copy of the proposed rules can be accessed on the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing's website at: https://labor.arkansas.gov/news/proposed-rule-making/.
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