MrHyak
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Finally putting some restrictions on the kids. Will be interesting to see if it is enforced.
WA new law
WA new law
Washington State's new ebike laws just passed.
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DaveMatthews
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From what I can see, that's excellent!
Essentially what Washington State has done is killed the Class 3 ebike and returned to what was defined in HR727 for a compliant "low speed electric bike" that can be sold in all 50 states. I wonder if the people that already own Class 3 ebikes will petition for grand fathering of those ebikes.
Note: I made a mistake on this....an article referenced does not ID the classes and implied anything assisting past 20mph was not compliant. I do find it troubling that the regulation requires a speedometer on Class 3 which is a clear violation of the preemptive clause in HR727.
Note: I made a mistake on this....an article referenced does not ID the classes and implied anything assisting past 20mph was not compliant. I do find it troubling that the regulation requires a speedometer on Class 3 which is a clear violation of the preemptive clause in HR727.
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DaveMatthews
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Petition, modify, comply, or take chances I suppose...
mschwett
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I’m kind of confused by the actual text of this law compared to what’s been claimed or inferred.
where does it say a class three bicycle is an electric motorcycle and requires a drivers license? the new restriction says “exceed 20mph when solely powered by the motor.” maybe there’s another new law? this one just seems to be clarifying that something outside of the 3 class system is still not a bike lol.
where does it say a class three bicycle is an electric motorcycle and requires a drivers license? the new restriction says “exceed 20mph when solely powered by the motor.” maybe there’s another new law? this one just seems to be clarifying that something outside of the 3 class system is still not a bike lol.
stompandgo
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My Class 3 is not solely powered by the motor. Not even close.
MrHyak
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Nobody that rides with common sense will be bothered. Its to get the kids on the e-motorcycles off the roads. I ride (PEDAL) what would be classified as a class 3 (1000w), but only exceed 20mph coasting down hill. I'm not too worried about anyone bothering me since nobody would even know my wattage just looking at me ride...
