The law regards the 'electric-assisted' (Washington) or 'motorized bicycle' (California) as a non-motorized vehicle and as a bicycle. Laws in other states and local ordinances are similar. Federal law PL107-319 in the U.S. defines the electric-assisted bicycle as a non-motorized vehicle (i.e. bicycle) and places it under the jurisdiction of the Consumer Protection Commission (rather than DOT).
The Electric Powered Bike is an emerging new category of vehicle for those of us who enjoy pedaling. While uses are numerous by cyclists of all ages and proficiency the electric bike is above all about the riding experience. Electric Bicycles not only diminish our reliance on petroleum and reduce pollution in our communities; they offer us more outdoor time and more interaction with our surroundings. It is our hope that E-bikes will transform people’s daily routines and add value to their lives by giving them a healthy alternative to mass transit and cars.
Safety equipment should always be worn when operating a power assisted bicycle. All specifications are listed on the ebike product page. Some of the smaller electric bikes only go 15-20 mph, but some of the larger more powerful electric powered e-bikes reach speeds up to 20+ miles per hour. Please check with local authorities before riding a power assisted bicycle. Laws regarding ebikes may vary from state to state.
You can find Electric Scooters in almost every town in America. E-scooters work like regular scooters, but are a power assisted vehicle. Kids love racing up and down the street on escooters. Larger model electric powered scooters can be used to commute to work or running errands. Students ride electric scooters on campus. Models like the X-010 and X-140 are a great low speed electric powered scooter for kids.
Safety equipment should always be worn when operating a power assisted scooter. All specifications are listed on the escooter product page. Some of the smaller electric scooters only go 8-10 mph, but some of the larger more powerful electric powered scooters reach speeds up to 20+ miles per hour. Please check with local authorities before riding a power assisted scooter. Laws regarding e-scooters may vary from state to state.
