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  1. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    I spoke with 2 local bike shops and one shop didn't even know about the different classes (class 1 , class 2 , or class 3 ) , the other shop however said only class 1 bikes where legal in MA , he said they'll confiscate the other 2 classes and you'll never see your bike again .
  2. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    I think I'm just going to print out the conversion affidavit from Mass/Dot RMV and fill out what applies to the RadRover , and also print out a copy of the Federal Laws definition for Low-Speed Electric Bike and carry it on the bike in case I get stopped , hopefully that should suffice . Maybe...
  3. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    You hit the nail on the head , very well said !!! I spoke with our local registry in MA and the RMV in Boston , and actually brought my iPad in our local registry to show them the manufactures web page with all the specs on the RadRover , clearly pointing out it's 20 mph top speed , 750 watt...
  4. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    Hi Larry , So do you think I'll run into problems if I purchase this bike , I don't want to buy something I can't use .
  5. Jmegabite

    Hi RonDog1957 , I live in Western MA , and am thinking about purchasing a RadRover , I was...

    Hi RonDog1957 , I live in Western MA , and am thinking about purchasing a RadRover , I was wondering if you knew what the MA laws are in regards to this vehicle , is it considered a Low Speed Electric Vehicle (that would not be required to be registered) , or would it be considered the same as...
  6. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    I found this at streetsmarts.bostonbiker.com : Ray says: March 26, 2017 at 7:30 am Mr Allen, I just wanted to clarify that an electrically assisted bike if it meets the guidelines in of a Low Speed Electric Vehicle being a Consumer Product not a Motor Vehicle as described above of in USC Title...
  7. Jmegabite

    Need help with MA electric bike laws

    Hi Everyone , I'm reaching out to anyone who can clear up MA laws pertaining to the RadRover as far as if it falls under the Moped law (where it needs to be registered) , or if it's classified as a Low Speed Electric Vehicle (that would not need to be registered). Thanks in advance , John
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