DearMissMermaid
Well-known member
I did tons of research on this before buying my electric kit.
Many times I came across a speed limit max before tags were required because the speed and motor size enabled it to become a motor bike rather than electric assisted bicycle.
The speed demons have created havoc in New York City to the point that ALL electric bicycles were banned.
Many senior citizens and handicapped are up in arms about this because the 15mph and under crowd relied on this newfangled form of transportation to make their life a bit more hospitable.
My electric bicycle doesn't go over 15mph on electric without a really good tail wind and perfect pavement.
I hate to see the speed demons complicate matters for those who need electric assistance at a sedate sane speed.
Because of my own ongoing complications, I seriously need my electric assist to enable me to get out often on my bicycle. I don't own a car and I sometimes do use my bicycle to shop for provisions. Coming home with the front basket and both rear baskets full of cargo is much easier with the electric assist if I get tired.
Electric assist also helps me cross busy intersections much quicker which makes me safer and the drivers are thrilled to have me out of the way again.
Everyone has to do their own research on their state's laws. I just hope that I can continue to use mine without hassle. I mostly try to pedal and exercise, but the electric assist gives me freedom to test my limits yet still make it back home.
Many times I came across a speed limit max before tags were required because the speed and motor size enabled it to become a motor bike rather than electric assisted bicycle.
The speed demons have created havoc in New York City to the point that ALL electric bicycles were banned.
Many senior citizens and handicapped are up in arms about this because the 15mph and under crowd relied on this newfangled form of transportation to make their life a bit more hospitable.
My electric bicycle doesn't go over 15mph on electric without a really good tail wind and perfect pavement.
I hate to see the speed demons complicate matters for those who need electric assistance at a sedate sane speed.
Because of my own ongoing complications, I seriously need my electric assist to enable me to get out often on my bicycle. I don't own a car and I sometimes do use my bicycle to shop for provisions. Coming home with the front basket and both rear baskets full of cargo is much easier with the electric assist if I get tired.
Electric assist also helps me cross busy intersections much quicker which makes me safer and the drivers are thrilled to have me out of the way again.
Everyone has to do their own research on their state's laws. I just hope that I can continue to use mine without hassle. I mostly try to pedal and exercise, but the electric assist gives me freedom to test my limits yet still make it back home.