Edmonds police provide update on 'e-moto' bike laws

By: My Edmonds News staff

Outlets: My Neighborhood News Group

Published: June 13, 2026

Words: 299

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago


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This article has been updated to clarify the difference between e-bikes and e-motos.

Washington’s law governing the use of e-moto bikes has changed under Senate Bill 6110, which became effective June 11. The Edmonds Police Department provided the following update Friday on social media:

Here are the big takeaways:

    • E-assisted bicycles must have fully operable pedals.
    • Motors must be 750 watts or less.
    • Motor-assisted speed is capped at 28 mph.
    • Unassisted motion …

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