Here Are The Electric Bike Rules On Highways According To Permenhub Number 45/2020
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YOGYAKARTA Electric bikes are certain vehicles that have two wheels equipped with mechanical equipment in the form of electric motors. The rules for electric bicycles on the highway are contained in the Regulation of the Minister of Transportation (Permenhub) Number 45 of 2020 concerning Certain Vehicles by Using Electric Motorcycles.

In Permenhub No. 45/2005, electric bicycles are included in certain types of vehicles using electric motor drivers, in addition to electric scooters, haverboards, one-wheeled bicycles, and otopets, quoted by VOI, Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

In Article 4 of the Minister of Transportation, it is said that users who ride electric motorcycles on the highway must be at least 12 years old. In addition, motorists are also required to wear helmets and can only drive at a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour.

Electric bicycle riders are not allowed to carry passengers, except for electric bicycles equipped with passenger seats. Drivers are also not allowed to make modifications to the power of the motorbike which can increase speed.

Furthermore, electric motorcycle riders must understand and comply with traffic procedures, including:

In terms of users of certain vehicles, drivers aged 12 to 15, must be accompanied by adults.

Meanwhile, Article 5 of the Minister of Transportation Number 45 of 2020 explains that the use of electric bicycles can be operated in special lanes and certain areas.

The special lane as referred to in Article 5 is a bicycle lane or lane provided specifically for certain vehicles using electric motor drive

Meanwhile, certain areas as referred to in the article are:

If there is no special lane, the electric bicycle can be operated on the sidewalk with adequate capacity and pay attention to pedestrian safety.

Electricity Safety Requirements

In Article 3 of the Minister of Transportation Regulation Number 45 of 2020, it is stated regarding the safety requirements for the use of electric motorcycles. The safety requirements are:

This is information about the rules for electric motorcycles on Jalan Raya. Hopefully it will be useful!


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