Originally Posted by
PeteHski
I think we have to distinguish here between e-bicycles and e-motorbikes. Regulations for e-bicycles are unlikely to become less restrictive because they are specifically designed to make them equivalent and compatible with ordinary bicycles so you can use them in exactly the same manner in all the same places. If anything they will get more restrictive after a few accidents and lawsuits. Regulations for e-motorbikes are covered by normal motorbike regulations as they should be. What causes confusion is labelling both as e-bikes when they are very different things.
Exactly; BUT,, because of the amount of power, 750 Watts+ and people who override/modify the restrictions the manufacturer's set, these "legally" E-Bikes become E-Motorbikes, some manufacturer's even allow, for owner's changing the settings "for off road purposes"... You CAN, actually ride an illegal E-Bike at the press of a few buttons, if you are that 5% to 10% of the riding population. and... when/if you get stopped you press a few buttons an bingo, you are legal!!!