01-29-2007, 11:48 AM
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On 2007-01-29, Curtis L Russell <curtis@md-bicycling.org> wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:09:09 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
><rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>This would yeild an electric motorcycle, not a bicycle. Bring on the
>>mopeds!
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> Well, two on-line dictionaries only differentiate based on the size of
> the motor - both say a bicycle can have a small motor, so its going to
> depend on the size (both also say a motorcycle has a 'powerful' motor,
> so it looks almost as if one stole from the other...).
The dictionaries might, but state laws are where this will get interesting
(at least, for us in the USA). For example, IL considers anything with a
motor to be a moped:
(625 ILCS 5/1106) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1106)
Sec. 1106. Bicycle. Every device propelled by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two tandem wheels except
scooters and similar devices.
(Source: P.A. 85951.)
(625 ILCS 5/1148.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1148.2)
Sec. 1148.2. Motorized Pedalcycle. A motorized pedalcycle is a
motordriven cycle whose speed attainable in one mile is
30 mph or less, which is equipped with a motor that produces
2 brake horsepower or less. If an internal combustion engine
is used, the displacement shall not exceed 50 cubic
centimeter displacement and the power drive system shall not
require the operator to shift gears.
(Source: P.A. 83820.)
IOW, there is no such thing as an "electric bicycle" in Illinois. This has
interesting implications for manufacturers of such.
--
__o Kristian Zoerhoff
_'\(,_ kristian.zoerhoff@gmail.com
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