New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick is calling on the state attorney general to create a statewide e-bike task force to help local police enforce New Jersey’s e-bike laws and respond to growing safety concerns.
Bramnick, a Republican representing parts of Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties, said local police departments need more coordination, guidance and resources as e-bikes become increasingly common on streets, sidewalks and bike paths across the state.
Safety Concerns Behind the Proposal
Bramnick said the goal is not to stop people from using e-bikes, but to make sure existing laws are understood and enforced.
“E-bikes are here to stay,” he said, while pointing to serious injuries linked to e-bike crashes and arguing that rules already on the books need meaningful enforcement.
He said a statewide task force could help local departments coordinate enforcement and better protect pedestrians, motorists and riders.
New Rules Already Took Effect
New Jersey’s e-bike rules became stricter this year.
A law enacted in 2025 requires riders of low-speed electric bicycles to be licensed and the bicycles to be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Those requirements took effect on July 1, 2026.
The new framework reflects growing concern over the speed and widespread use of e-bikes, especially in densely populated communities where riders often share space with pedestrians and cars.
Bramnick Wants Statewide Coordination
Bramnick said local police should not have to handle enforcement challenges on their own.
He is asking the New Jersey attorney general to take a broader coordinating role by creating a task force that could help departments interpret the law consistently, share best practices and respond to violations that create public-safety risks.
The proposal comes as municipalities across New Jersey continue adapting to the rapid growth of e-bikes and other small electric vehicles.
For now, Bramnick’s request is a proposal, not a newly created state program. The attorney general would still have to decide whether to establish such a task force.
Tags: E-Bikes, New Jersey, Jon Bramnick, Public Safety, Transportation, NJ Attorney General, NJ Law
Sources: WRNJ Radio; New Jersey Legislature
By NJ RADAR Team