<P> A local unit of government having jurisdiction over a road or bikeway (including the Department of Natural Resources in the case of state bike trails) is authorized to restrict e-bike use if: the use is not consistent with the safety or general welfare of others; or the restriction is necessary to meet the terms of any legal agreements concerning the land on which a bikeway has been established . </P> <P> Electric - assisted bicycles can be parked on a sidewalk unless restricted by local government (although they cannot impede normal movement of pedestrians) and can be parked on streets where parking of other motor vehicles is allowed . Minn . Stat . § 169.222, subd. 9 . </P> <P> During nighttime operation, the bicycle must be equipped with a front headlamp, a rear - facing red reflector, and reflectors on the front and rear of pedals, and the bicycle or rider must have reflective surfaces on each side . Minn . Stat . § 169.222, subd. 6 . An electric - assisted bicycle can be equipped with a front - facing headlamp that emits a flashing white light, a rear - facing lamp that has a flashing red light, or both . The bicycle can carry studded tires designed for traction (such as in snowy or icy conditions). </P> <P> Helmets are no longer required for e-bike use . </P>

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