What he said!
My bike is totally illegal. While riding I often speak with NYPD, State Park Rangers, Local PD, County Police, County Rangers and County officials as you will see them at various times on the MUPS and in the local parks and I've never had a negative encounter.
Our Gazelle Ultimate C380+ are Class 3 bikes. If someone were to ask, if I told them they are Class 1 and never rode over 20 MPH, most people would never know the difference.