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Definition Of The Three Classes Electric Bike

Aug 03, 2022

Definition Of The Three Classes Electric Bike

Class 1 electric bicycle

Class 1 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (Federalregister.gov: Class 1 electric bicycle)

Class 2 electric bicycle

Class 2 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (Federalregister.gov: Class 2 electric bicycle)

Class 3 electric bicycle

Class 3 electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. (Federalregister.gov: Class 3 electric bicycle)

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