Electric Bicycle (Pedal Series) New Message!

"These bikes enable you to exercise as you can on a regular bicycle by pedaling or you can cruise along as you were riding a motor scooter by the power of electric or you can do both the same time!"

It is fun to ride, cost almost nothing to operate, gives you exercise (since you have the option to pedal it) and you will belong to the next generation who can think differently by reducing greenhouse gasses to save our Earth...just to name a few reasons.

With regard to the license, registration, or insurance of e-bikes in the Philippines, you better inquire to the Land Transportation Office or other local office concerning this matter. 

In the US, electric bicycle or e-bike falls to the category of just a bicycle. This means  that you can ride in bike lanes, on the road, and on sidewalks in most  cities (some cities restrict bicycles from some sidewalks in some pedestrian  areas). Riding an electric bike doesn't require a license, registration, or insurance.

The main thing to understand is that our products follow the same rules and laws as bicycles.  The US government passed an amendment that defines what an electric bicycle is.

From the Consumer Product Safety Commission Web Site:
"For the purpose of this section, the term low-speed electric bicycle
means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and
an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph."

The act further states:
"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 Code. Passed the House of
Representatives March 6, 2001."

The key points here are the speed limit of 20 MPH and with fully operable pedals. Anything other than this is a Motor Vehicle and must have a Title, License, and Registration - AND - follow all of the safety rules that apply to motor vehicles. This means that many products won't ever be legal to ride on public streets. They simply won't ever pass the tough requirements set by the Department of Transportation(DOT) and Consumers Product Safety Commission for motor vehicles.

The US Department of transportation also has ruled on electric Bicycles and also has the 20 mph limit.

This is our best understanding of the laws and regulations
surrounding electric bicycles. Please consult your local officials for
complete details for your area. This is NOT a legal advice.

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