Micromobility Safety Classes in Massachusetts

Riding an e-bike, e-scooter, or other small mobility device in Massachusetts comes with real responsibilities—especially if you’ve been cited or referred to take a safety class. CourtCure’s Micromobility Safety course is designed to help riders improve visibility, roadway awareness, risk reduction, and responsible habits across common Massachusetts riding environments. It’s fully online and available in 2- and 4-hour options to match what a court, probation officer, employer, school, or other authority may request. Because Massachusetts law distinguishes between bicycles/e-bikes and powered stand-up scooters—and allows cities, towns, and state agencies to set path and trail rules—what’s allowed can change by device type and location. Use this page to understand the Massachusetts context and to learn what to verify with your authority before enrolling. When you’re ready, choose your course length, complete the lessons, and download your completion documentation.

Massachusetts riders use a mix of small devices—pedal bicycles, Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles (e-bikes), stand-up electric scooters, mopeds, skateboards, and other wheeled devices. State law sets the baseline and then lets municipalities and agencies add location-specific rules, so it’s important to understand both the statewide framework and local variations. Bicycles and e-bikes: Chapter 85 §11B establishes core bicycle rules (equipment, lighting, signaling, and where you may ride). Riders have the right to use most public ways but must follow traffic laws. Helmets are required for riders 16 or younger when operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle. For e-bikes, Chapter 85 §11B3/4 extends bicycle rights and duties to Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes, while explicitly prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks statewide. It also authorizes municipalities, local authorities, and state agencies to regulate e-bikes on bike paths and to decide whether e-bikes may use natural-surface (unsurfaced) trails, often with posted speed limits or other conditions. Manufacturers must label e-bikes with class, top-assisted speed, and motor wattage, and devices must meet federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. Manually propelled scooters and skateboards: Under Chapter 85 §11B1/2, anyone 16 or younger operating a manually propelled scooter, skateboard, in-line skates, or similar device on public ways or paths must wear a helmet. Powered stand-up scooters: Chapter 90 §1E defines “motorized scooters” (powered devices without pedals) and requires a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. Operators must keep to the right, use stop/turn signals that allow both hands on the handlebars, may not carry passengers, must wear protective headgear, may not ride after sunset or before sunrise, and may not exceed 20 mph. Separate rules apply to mopeds and low-speed vehicles. On multi-use paths, the Department of Conservation and Recreation can restrict or prohibit certain devices by posting rules. Because local ordinances and agency rules can differ, always check signage and municipal guidance for the route or facility where you ride.

Massachusetts does not publish a single statewide rule requiring a micromobility safety course for riders or for traffic/diversion matters. Whether an online course will satisfy a requirement is decided by the specific requesting authority—such as a District Court or Boston Municipal Court division, a probation officer, a prosecutor/diversion program, an employer, or a school. Before you enroll, ask the requester to confirm: the required topic (micromobility safety), the acceptable provider/format (online self-paced), the number of hours (choose from 2 or 4), your deadline, and how to submit completion documentation. If you received a Uniform Citation, contact the clerk’s office listed on the ticket for instructions and to ask whether an education option is permitted in your case. Probation terms and diversion eligibility are authority-specific and can change, so always verify details first.