Due to the growing popularity of electronic dirt bikes in the community, the Columbia Borough Police would like to inform the public of the Law. 

We ask that if you or someone you know has operated inside the borough on a public road or property, cease immediately. 

Any person found operating a Dirt bike, ATV (4-wheeler), or E-Dirt bike in Columbia Borough, will be cited by Police Officers for violations of PA Title 75. 

Dirt bikes, ATVs (4-wheeler), or E-Dirt bikes may be seized and impounded, and upon conviction, destroyed or sold by the Department.

E-bikes are treated just like traditional bicycles, and riders must obey the "Rules of the Road."  Riders must travel in the same direction as traffic, stop at all stop signs,

and obey all traffic signals and traffic control devices.  Use the following link to access information on the General Bicycle Law, Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws | Department of Transportation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  

§ 3722.  Off-road vehicles in urban municipalities.

(a)  Prohibition.- No individual may operate an all-terrain vehicle or a dirt bike on any of the following public areas within the boundaries of an urban municipality:

(1)  A highway, including the berm or shoulder. (2)  A sidewalk. (3)  A pedal cycle lane.

(e)  Forfeiture.--

(1)  In addition to the penalty provided under subsection (c) and subject to paragraph (2), an all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike operated in violation of subsection (a) shall be subject to forfeiture in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 5803 (relating to asset forfeiture), 5805 (relating to forfeiture procedure), 5806 (relating to motion for return of property), 5807 (relating to restrictions on use), 5807.1 (relating to prohibition on adoptive seizures) and 5808 (relating to exceptions).

(2)  Forfeiture as authorized under paragraph (1) may not occur unless the individual is convicted of a violation of subsection (a).

(3)  A police officer may impound an all-terrain vehicle or dirt bike operated in violation of subsection (a) pending final disposition of the case or a court order.

FAQ: Where can I operate my electric dirt bike? On private property or trails that allow such activity. 

FAQ: How is an electric dirt bike different from an E-Bike / Scooter? The electric dirt bikes are specifically designed for off-road use only. They exceed the restrictions on MPH.

FAQ: Can I register my E-dirt bike? NO, They can not be registered in Pennsylvania as they do not have Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)

FAQ: Can I register my motorized dirt bike or ATV? Yes, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) 

FAQ: How do I know if it's an e-bike or something else? The PennDOT Micromobility Fact Sheet stated regulations for each category.