Are Electric Bikes OK

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Foolish One

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Hi All,

Thank God thats over. Got my ban today and have been offered course etc.

Does anyone know what the deal is with the electric assisted push bikes?

I am meaning these sort of things

http://biddlebikes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=374

It says on the websites that sell them that you dont need a licence etc Would they be ok for a banned driver to use?

Any advice gratefully received.

Foolish One
 
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Hi All,

Thank God thats over. Got my ban today and have been offered course etc.

Does anyone know what the deal is with the electric assisted push bikes?

I am meaning these sort of things

http://biddlebikes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=374

It says on the websites that sell them that you dont need a licence etc Would they be ok for a banned driver to use?

Any advice gratefully received.

Foolish One

These bike look useful. I think they should be ok and if the web site says you dont need a license then I wouldnt worry. I think I might look into purchasing one of these myself. I cant see any police giving a pushbike rider a second glance to be honest, regardless.
 
Merlin,

Thanks for reply.

They do look handy dont they? I am lucky in that I only live about 4 miles from where I work so at moment have been biking in in mornings, I reckon Im just going to go ask my local Police Station what the deal is as one of these would make life a lot easier.
 
Hi All,

Thank God thats over. Got my ban today and have been offered course etc.

Does anyone know what the deal is with the electric assisted push bikes?

I am meaning these sort of things

http://biddlebikes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=374

It says on the websites that sell them that you dont need a licence etc Would they be ok for a banned driver to use?

Any advice gratefully received.

Foolish One

Hi Foolish One,

Certain vehicles are not treated as motor vehicles, these include Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs). See section 189 of The Road Traffic Act 1988.

As long as the EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) meets the criteria laid out in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 then it is not classed as a motor vehicle and does not need to be registered, taxed, insured and no driving license is required.


The criteria to be met in order to be legally classed as an EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle):
  • Motor assistance must be by means of an electric motor and NOT an internal combustion engine
  • Electric motor must not be able to propel the vehicle when travelling over 15mph
  • Bicycle must not exceed a certain maximum weight (without the rider)
  • Bicyle must not exceed a certain maximum continuos power output
  • No EAPC must be ridden by a person under 14 years of age
Hope this helps.
 
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