Massachusetts E-Bike Safety Bill Advances as Bedford Explores Local Regulations

A bill advancing in the Massachusetts legislature, the "Ride Safe Act", proposes a four-tier, speed-based classification system for e-bikes and other micromobility devices. The legislation also mandates electrical safety standards for all devices and batteries sold in the state and criminalizes aftermarket speed-limiter modifications.

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