Micromobility Safety Course for Pennsylvania Riders

Looking for a short, practical online class you can complete from anywhere in Pennsylvania to improve your micromobility safety—or to satisfy a request from a court, probation office, school, or employer? CourtCure offers 2‑ and 4‑hour Micromobility Safety courses focused on visibility, roadway awareness, and risk reduction when operating bicycles, e‑bikes, and similar devices. In Pennsylvania, bicycles are treated as vehicles on the road, and compliant e‑bikes (called “pedalcycles with electric assist”) follow most of the same rules, including lighting and nighttime visibility requirements. E‑scooters follow separate rules and, outside limited pilots, have not been broadly authorized on public roads. Because acceptance is set by the requesting authority—not by the state—always verify the hours, format, and documentation they require before you enroll. This page highlights key Pennsylvania specifics so you know what to check and how this class can help you ride more safely and predictably. ([pa.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/riding-a-bike/bicycle-safety-and-pennsylvania-laws))

Pennsylvania uses Vehicle Code terminology that matters for micromobility. Bicycles are “pedalcycles” and, when operated on the roadway, have the same general rights and duties as drivers of vehicles, with some special rules. This framing affects where you may ride, how others must pass you, and what equipment is required. ([pa.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/riding-a-bike/bicycle-safety-and-pennsylvania-laws)) If your device is an e‑bike, it must fit the state definition of a “pedalcycle with electric assist”: 100 pounds or less, operable pedals, motor rated at 750 watts or less, and not capable of more than 20 mph on motor power alone. Under Section 3514, no one under 16 may operate an e‑bike on state or local highways. These devices are generally treated like bicycles for rules of the road. ([pa.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/biking/ebike-policy)) Visibility is required after dark. Between sunset and sunrise, bikes must display a white front lamp visible from 500 feet, plus a rear red reflector and amber side reflectors (a rider‑worn light can satisfy the lamp requirement). An adequate braking system is also required. ([legis.state.pa.us](https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/75/00.035.007.000..HTM)) Drivers passing a bicyclist must leave at least four feet and reduce speed; motorists may cross a center line to pass a bike when done with due care. This rule is important on narrow urban streets and rural roads alike. ([legis.state.pa.us](https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/75/00.033.003.000..HTM)) Sidewalk riding is limited: you may not ride on sidewalks in business districts unless signs specifically allow it, and you must always yield and signal when overtaking pedestrians on any sidewalk or shared path. On limited‑access freeways, bikes are prohibited unless PennDOT specifically authorizes a segment for bicycle use. ([pa.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/riding-a-bike/bicycle-safety-and-pennsylvania-laws)) Electric low‑speed scooters followed a separate, time‑limited pilot in Pittsburgh with rules such as a 15 mph cap, minimum age 16, and lighting/reflector requirements. The pilot has concluded; check the current status before riding an e‑scooter on public roads. ([legis.state.pa.us](https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/2021/0/0024..HTM))

Pennsylvania does not have a single statewide requirement or approval process for micromobility safety courses. Acceptance is determined by the individual authority that asked you to complete a class (for example, a local court, probation officer, attorney, diversion program, employer, campus office, insurer, or school). Before you purchase, confirm with your requesting authority the required hours (2 or 4), whether online delivery is acceptable, the deadline, and exactly what completion documentation they need and how it must be submitted. If your situation involves a traffic citation or diversion agreement, also ask whether any topic, provider, or format restrictions apply and whether a general roadway safety/micromobility course is appropriate for pedalcycle, e‑bike, or e‑scooter incidents under Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Code. Requirements can vary by county, municipality, or program; when in doubt, get written confirmation from the authority that will review your completion.