Submitted by [deleted] t3_yt74k8 in RhodeIsland
March_Latter t1_iw2iug2 wrote
I have seen a huge amount of Ebikes on the East Bay bike path. I think its being allowed due to it being green.
UncleJimmee t1_iw2nlq7 wrote
no it is because ebikes are considered bikes not motorized vehicles
March_Latter t1_iw2qcbw wrote
Not wanting to split hairs but there is an electric motor in those things.
UncleJimmee t1_iw2qts9 wrote
agreed yes but ebikes legally (in terms of where they're allowed) fall under bikes not motorized vehicles (like dirt bikes, cars, golf carts).
Cash50911 t1_iw2tzc5 wrote
Even small gas engines on a bike are considered non-motorized, I can't remember the exact engine size.... Many people who have lost a license due to a DUI will use a bike with a motor.
monkysandtools t1_iw3jaf9 wrote
IIRC, 49CC is the cutoff (Not sure on the kW equivalent)
RedditSkippy t1_iw2qoo6 wrote
And they are blasting down the bike path.
sailri t1_iw4iype wrote
Great. Hope they have fun. No speed limits. There are however illegal stop signs place by civilians.
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