Gov. Phil Murphy signed the e-bike bill just hours before leaving office, setting age restrictions and making licenses and insurance mandatory for operators.

New Jersey now has some of the toughest e-bike regulations in the country.

The law bans riders who are 14 years old or younger from using motorized bicycles and scooters. Riders 15 years old and older need a license, registration and insurance. Driver's license holders don't need a separate e-bike license.

The e-bike law gained traction after deadly incidents involving riders across the state. There will be a grace period for owners to comply with the new rules.

“It is clear that we are in an age of increasing e-bike use that requires us to take action and update regulations that help prevent tragedies from occurring,” Gov. Murphy said.

The bill faced controversy, with some saying it hurts younger teens by restricting riders under 15.

E-BIKE LAW: Gov. Murphy signs New Jersey e-bike bill hours before leaving office, banning those 14 years old and under from riding, while requiring licenses and insurance for those 15 and older.