electric bicycle

(2) Electric bicycle.— (A) In general .— The term “electric bicycle” means a bicycle— (i) equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts; (ii) that can safely share a bicycle transportation facility with other users of such facility; and (iii) that is a class 1 electric bicycle, class 2 electric bicycle, or class 3 electric bicycle. (B) Classes of electric bicycles.— (i) Class 1 electric bicycle .— For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term “class 1 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle, other than a class 3 electric bicycle, equipped with a motor that— (I) provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling; and (II) ceases to provide assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 20 miles per hour. (ii) Class 2 electric bicycle .— For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term “class 2 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that— (I) may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle; and (II) is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 20 miles per hour. (iii) Class 3 electric bicycle .— For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term “class 3 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that— (I) provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling; and (II) ceases to provide assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 28 miles per hour.

Source

23 USC § 217(j)(2)


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