The Brief New Jersey now requires registration and insurance for certain types of e-bikes, including those brought in by out-of-state visitors. New Jersey has updated its e-bike laws to require registration and insurance for certain types of e-bikes, and now out-of-state visitors—including Pennsylvanians—must also register their bikes to ride legally, according to Margate police. The law applies to certain types of e-bikes, though police recommend checking the New Jersey DMV website for specific requirements. The backstory:The new law went into effect in New Jersey a couple of weeks ago, requiring registration and insurance for certain e-bikes. Police in Margate say the summer population increases the number of e-bike riders, and they are providing information to help people comply with the new rules.