Originally Posted by
2old
The best thing is to report individual(s) who have no knowledge of e bikes or the laws concerning them. I know that some of the excellent mods we've had in the past will warn them, then ban if they persist. It's not worth arguing with them because IMO that's the response they're seeking. Most individuals who post here know there is a Class system in about 75% of the states which define Class 1, 2 & 3 e bikes as bicycles with the same rights and responsibilities as bicycles unless they're prohibited specifically in certain towns, counties or wherever. Some states have even less restrictive laws for them. BTW, Siu Blue Wind is an administrator who seems to have watched this forum at times and has represented us perfectly.
People for Bikes has been very successful in promoting their model legislation for e-bikes in the U.S. They are actually now at about 85% adoption of some variation of their model legislation. I remember when they were at less than 50%.
Outside the U.S. is a different story. It seems that most other countries are inclined to limit both power and speed to a greater extent.