6 points for riding an electric unicycle on the pavement
Discussion
750turbo said:
Do you have to be so fking grumpy ALL the time, it is very tiring now.
<shrug> You call it grumpy, I call it a simple answer to the question that was asked.As far as the actual legal framework for mobility buggies goes, we could start from here...
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/2268/made
TooMany2cvs said:
750turbo said:
Do you have to be so fking grumpy ALL the time, it is very tiring now.
<shrug> You call it grumpy, I call it a simple answer to the question that was asked.As far as the actual legal framework for mobility buggies goes, we could start from here...
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/2268/made
CABC said:
speedyguy said:
That sign doesn't refer to a normal pavement I think. Police in London still occasionally have a morning booking people cycling on pavements
Good job too.
Maybe if people were just sensible and considerate we wouldn't have these issues
Jazzy Jag said:
So if you can get points on your licence for offences committed while using something that doesn't fit the definition of a vehicle for which you would need a licence, can we start issuing points to MAMILs who jump red lights, ride on the pavement etc?
That's the worry...........Jazzy Jag said:
What's the difference between riding an electric bicycle, which needs no licence tax insurance or MOT and riding an electric unicycle.?
IIRC there is a legal definition for the electric bicycle in terms of speed power output etc.
Yep, an electric bike must not exceed around 15 MPH otherwise it needs to be registered (number plates) and insured. I know it is a gray area that the police are aware of and is to be looked into at a later date (?).IIRC there is a legal definition for the electric bicycle in terms of speed power output etc.
Think the max power for on road is 200 watts, though most seem to be 250 watts (as is mine) so guess am taking a chance on points being awarded for doing so.
Laurel Green said:
Jazzy Jag said:
What's the difference between riding an electric bicycle, which needs no licence tax insurance or MOT and riding an electric unicycle.?
IIRC there is a legal definition for the electric bicycle in terms of speed power output etc.
Yep, an electric bike must not exceed around 15 MPH otherwise it needs to be registered (number plates) and insured. I know it is a gray area that the police are aware of and is to be looked into at a later date (?).IIRC there is a legal definition for the electric bicycle in terms of speed power output etc.
Think the max power for on road is 200 watts, though most seem to be 250 watts (as is mine) so guess am taking a chance on points being awarded for doing so.
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-guides/uk-...
Janluke said:
The latest update of the ebike rules also mean no throttle, the motor only cuts in when the bikes being pedalled
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-guides/uk-...
Thanks for the link. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-guides/uk-...
Is good to know that they have gone along with the EU in rating 250 watts as the limit for assisted power and the none requirement of registration, ETC.
Watching Posh Porn and James is riding along the pavement in an electric Peel.
The issues for me are:
a) He was riding a machine which I do not think needs to be registered with the DVLA- as such did it need to insured in the same way as a vehicle?- indeed is such insurance available?
b) He was riding a machine which I do not think requires a driving licence.
Whilst I have no problem with him being given a fine for riding the machine on the pavement, I cannot understand why he was given points on his driving licence- with all the additional punishment that entails, such as potential loss of licence due to totting up and additional insurance costs for a number of years, which could potentially add up to a lot more than the fine. As I commented earlier, what if he didn’t have a driving licence would he have only been fined?
With the increase of electrically assisted machines, in particular cycles, this seems a grey area to say the least. For instance if you cycled illegally on a pavement without electric assistance it could be a fine only. If it could be proven there was some assistance could this lead to points as well?
Better keep our RC cars under wraps......do a lot more than 4mph!!
a) He was riding a machine which I do not think needs to be registered with the DVLA- as such did it need to insured in the same way as a vehicle?- indeed is such insurance available?
b) He was riding a machine which I do not think requires a driving licence.
Whilst I have no problem with him being given a fine for riding the machine on the pavement, I cannot understand why he was given points on his driving licence- with all the additional punishment that entails, such as potential loss of licence due to totting up and additional insurance costs for a number of years, which could potentially add up to a lot more than the fine. As I commented earlier, what if he didn’t have a driving licence would he have only been fined?
With the increase of electrically assisted machines, in particular cycles, this seems a grey area to say the least. For instance if you cycled illegally on a pavement without electric assistance it could be a fine only. If it could be proven there was some assistance could this lead to points as well?
Better keep our RC cars under wraps......do a lot more than 4mph!!
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