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02-02-2007, 08:52 AM

On 2007-02-01, Daryl Hunt <dhunt@colwestnospam.com> wrote:
>
> The real kicker is in the intent of the law. The S.1156 does quote a NHTA
> law showing it's exemption from being treated as a Motorized Vehicle.
>
> SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
>
> For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued and enforced
> pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, a low-speed
> electric bicycle (as defined in section 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety
> Act) shall not be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section 30102(6)
> of title 49, United States Co
> Then we have to look at section 30102(6) of title 49. This is the
> definitions by NHTA standards of what a Motorized Vehicle is. And according
> to S.1156, HR 727, Presidential Executive Order and the Consumer Protection
> Act, the low speed electric bike as define is exempt from 30102(6) of title
> 49 as a Motorized Vehicle.
> You mighti wish to look at Title 49.
> http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/ht...2----000-.html

I have looked at Title 49, and I stand by my claim that it doesn't pertain
to operating or licensing of vehicles, only safety standards.

That said, I'm not a lawyer. I don't believe that you're a lawyer, either.
Thus, we might as well be arguing angels on the head of a pin. Eventually,
things will settle out, due either to pressure from electric bike
manufacturers, or from consumers, and the laws will (slowly) become more
uniform.

To take thisthread back to its origin, let ride organizers decide whether
electric assist is allowed on their rides -- that's their right, at least
for SAG'ing and timekeeping purposes.

--

__o Kristian Zoerhoff
_'\(,_ kristian.zoerhoff@gmail.com
(_)/ (_)

02-02-2007, 08:52 AM	#73 (permalink)
Kristian M Zoerhoff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: electric bikes on centuries On 2007-02-01, Daryl Hunt <dhunt@colwestnospam.com> wrote: > > The real kicker is in the intent of the law. The S.1156 does quote a NHTA > law showing it's exemption from being treated as a Motorized Vehicle. > > SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS. > > For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued and enforced > pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, a low-speed > electric bicycle (as defined in section 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety > Act) shall not be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section 30102(6) > of title 49, United States Co > Then we have to look at section 30102(6) of title 49. This is the > definitions by NHTA standards of what a Motorized Vehicle is. And according > to S.1156, HR 727, Presidential Executive Order and the Consumer Protection > Act, the low speed electric bike as define is exempt from 30102(6) of title > 49 as a Motorized Vehicle. > You mighti wish to look at Title 49. > http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/ht...2----000-.html I have looked at Title 49, and I stand by my claim that it doesn't pertain to operating or licensing of vehicles, only safety standards. That said, I'm not a lawyer. I don't believe that you're a lawyer, either. Thus, we might as well be arguing angels on the head of a pin. Eventually, things will settle out, due either to pressure from electric bike manufacturers, or from consumers, and the laws will (slowly) become more uniform. To take thisthread back to its origin, let ride organizers decide whether electric assist is allowed on their rides -- that's their right, at least for SAG'ing and timekeeping purposes. -- __o Kristian Zoerhoff _'\(,_ kristian.zoerhoff@gmail.com (_)/ (_)