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CITY & COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD — ELECTRIC & HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE GUIDE
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Broomfield Municipal Code §10-16-020 through §10-16-040 · C.R.S. §42-1-102(28.5), §42-4-1412 & §42-4-1101(8)(g) · Source: broomfield.org/4475 · Generated: May 25, 2026 · VIEW 1 — Vehicles as Rows
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Vehicle ClassHow It WorksElectric Power
(Watts & HP)		Gas Equivalent
(Performance Comparison)		Top SpeedAcceleration
(0–20 mph)		Where Allowed
in Broomfield		Min. Age /
Driver's License		Registration
& Insurance		Helmet &
Safety Gear		Popular Brands
& Models
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STANDARD
BICYCLE		Human power only.
Pedaling drives chain.
No motor.		NONE
(human power)		N/A~15–25 mph
(no limit; human-powered)		~8–15 sec
(rider-dependent)		✓ All trails
✓ All sidewalks
✓ All parks
✓ Roads & bike lanes
20 mph trail speed limit		No minimum age.
No license required.		NO registration.
NO plate.
NO insurance required.		Not legally required.
Strongly recommended.		Trek, Specialized, Giant,
Cannondale, Santa Cruz,
Yeti, Pinarello, Canyon
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CLASS 1
E-BIKE		Pedal-assist ONLY.
Motor helps while pedaling.
Cuts off at 20 mph.		≤ 750W
(~1.0 hp)		< 49cc
(~1 hp equivalent)		20 mph
(electronically limited)		~5–8 sec
(750W motor)		✓ All trails
✓ Sidewalks
✓ Parks
✓ Roads & bike lanes
20 mph trail speed limit		No minimum age.
No license required.		NO registration.
NO plate.
NO insurance required.		Not legally required.
Strongly recommended.		Trek Verve+ 2, Spec. Turbo Como,
Giant Explore E+,
Cannondale Adventure Neo,
Gazelle Ultimate C380+
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CLASS 2
E-BIKE		Pedal-assist OR throttle.
Both cut off at 20 mph.		≤ 750W
(~1.0 hp)		< 49cc
(~1 hp equivalent)		20 mph
(electronically limited)		~5–8 sec
(750W motor)		✓ All trails
✓ Sidewalks
✓ Parks
✓ Roads & bike lanes
20 mph trail speed limit		No minimum age.
No license required.		NO registration.
NO plate.
NO insurance required.		Not legally required.
Strongly recommended.		Rad Power RadCity,
Lectric XP Step-Thru,
Schwinn Coston, Huffy Everett
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CLASS 3
E-BIKE		Pedal-assist ONLY.
Cuts off at 28 mph.
Speedometer required.		≤ 750W
(~1.0 hp)		< 49cc
(~1 hp equivalent)		28 mph
(electronically limited)		~5–8 sec
(pedal + motor)		✓ Roads & bike lanes
✗ NO sidewalks
✗ NO trails
✗ NO parks		Age 16+.
No license required.
Under 18: helmet REQUIRED.		NO registration.
NO plate.
NO insurance required.		Under 18: helmet REQUIRED.Spec. Turbo Vado,
Trek Allant+ 9,
Cannondale Tesoro,
Giant Fastroad E+
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LOW-POWER SCOOTER
/ E-MOPED		Throttle-only or pedal-assist.
Motor 751W–4,476W.		751W – 4,476W
(~1.0 – 6.0 hp)		50cc – ~150cc
(scooter / small moto)		30–45 mph
(max 40 mph on CO roads)		~3–6 sec
(varies by wattage)		✓ Roads only (max 40 mph)
✗ NO sidewalks
✗ NO trails
✗ NO parks		Age 16+.
Valid CO driver's
license required.		YES — CO DMV 3-yr decal.
NO plate (decal only).
Insurance required.		Helmet required under 18.
Eye protection required
for all riders.		Super Soco CUx,
NIU NQi GTS,
Honda Metro (gas),
Ruckus (gas), Genuine Buddy
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STREET-LEGAL
E-MOTORCYCLE		Throttle-only.
No pedals.
Full DOT-compliant
electric motorcycle.
Registered motor vehicle.		5,000W – 126,000W+
(~7 – 170+ hp)
Zero SR/F: 82kW (111 hp)
Energica EGO+: 126kW (171 hp)		300cc – 1000cc+
(mid- to full-size
motorcycle)		60–125+ mph
(Zero SR/F: 124 mph;
Energica Ego: 150 mph)		~0.8–2.0 sec
(Zero SR/F 0–60
in 3.0 sec;
0–30 in ~1.8 sec)		✓ All public roads
✓ Highways
✗ NO bike lanes
✗ NO sidewalks
✗ NO trails
✗ NO parks		Age 16+ (permit)
or 18+ (full license).
CO DL + M endorsement
required.		YES — full CO DMV
registration.
License plate required.
Insurance REQUIRED.
VIN required.		Helmet required under 18.
Eye protection required.
Full gear strongly advised.		Zero SR, Zero SR/F,
Zero DSR/X,
Energica Ego/Eva,
LiveWire One (H-D),
Damon HyperSport,
BMW CE-04
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OHV / E-MOTO
(Off-Highway only
Elec. Motorcycle)		Throttle-only.
No functional pedals.
>4,476W motor.
Off-road design.		> 4,476W
(~6 – 100+ hp peak)		> 150cc up to
450cc+ MX class		30–65+ mph
(Sur-Ron ~47; Talaria ~50;
Stark Varg ~70+)		~1.5–4 sec
(Sur-Ron ~3.5;
Talaria ~2.5;
Stark ~1.5)		✗ NO roads
✗ NO sidewalks
✗ NO trails
✗ NO parks
⚠ ILLEGAL everywhere
in Broomfield		Off-road OHV use: no CO
state minimum age, license,
or M endorsement.
(E-motos are not street-legal.)		NO plate (not street-legal).
CO Parks & Wildlife OHV sticker
($25.25/yr) required off-road.
No legal use in Broomfield.		Helmet, eye protection &
full gear strongly advised.
Not mandated by CO state law
off-road; land managers may require.		Sur-Ron Light Bee X,
Talaria Sting/MX4,
Segway X160/X260,
Sur-Ron Ultra Bee,
Stark Varg, E Ride Pro SS
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⚠ BROOMFIELD ENFORCEMENT (§10-16-040): OHV/E-Moto use on any public street, sidewalk, trail or park is ILLEGAL. Broomfield has NO designated OHV areas. Street-legal e-motorcycles require full registration, M endorsement, and insurance. Parents/guardians may be cited if a minor operates a motorized vehicle unlawfully. Violations: fines, impound, criminal charges.
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LABEL LAW (HB 25-1197): All new e-bikes sold in CO on or after Jan 1, 2027 must be permanently labeled with Class, speed & wattage. E-motos may not be marketed as e-bikes. · broomfield.org/4475 · broomfield.org/1190 · Generated: May 25, 2026
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