Electric bikes..
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It might seem like a strange one but can any of our BIB here clarify if it's ok riding an ebike that assists you over 15.5 mph?
Looking to get one but pretty confused as some say having assistance over this speed makes it classed as a moped (so would need tax and registration etc) others say it's ok. I've also read that the police aren't interested and have never prosecuted anyone.
Is any of this true?
Thanks in advance
Looking to get one but pretty confused as some say having assistance over this speed makes it classed as a moped (so would need tax and registration etc) others say it's ok. I've also read that the police aren't interested and have never prosecuted anyone.
Is any of this true?
Thanks in advance
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
I presume you have seen this? Hopefully someone can help you with real world experience
I presume you have seen this? Hopefully someone can help you with real world experience
TurricanII said:
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
I presume you have seen this? Hopefully someone can help you with real world experience
Thanks - yes I have seen that but it's the wording that confuses me. 'shouldn't' and 'must'. Do they mean different things?I presume you have seen this? Hopefully someone can help you with real world experience
Typical rather woolly guidance from the gov.uk web site. 
P
The relevant legislation is - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1168/regul... - Section 4(c)(ii)
as amended by - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/24/regulat... - Section 2(4)(b).
The law says that the electric motor cannot propel the bike at more than 15.5mph.
I can't see anything to stop faster progress as long as it you doing it via the pedals.
PThe relevant legislation is - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1168/regul... - Section 4(c)(ii)
as amended by - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/24/regulat... - Section 2(4)(b).
The law says that the electric motor cannot propel the bike at more than 15.5mph.
I can't see anything to stop faster progress as long as it you doing it via the pedals.
Red Devil said:
Typical rather woolly guidance from the gov.uk web site. P
The relevant legislation is - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1168/regul... - Section 4(c)(ii)
as amended by - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/24/regulat... - Section 2(4)(b).
The law says that the electric motor cannot propel the bike at more than 15.5mph.
I can't see anything to stop faster progress as long as it you doing it via the pedals.
That's pretty clear - thank you PThe relevant legislation is - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1168/regul... - Section 4(c)(ii)
as amended by - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/24/regulat... - Section 2(4)(b).
The law says that the electric motor cannot propel the bike at more than 15.5mph.
I can't see anything to stop faster progress as long as it you doing it via the pedals.
Really disappointing as they're so frustrating to ride with the 15.5mph limiter
This may answer your questions in straight forward manner
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-guides/uk-...
I used various ebikes to get myself back into cycling after losing my leg and found them very useful.
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-guides/uk-...
I used various ebikes to get myself back into cycling after losing my leg and found them very useful.
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