02-09-21, 10:07 AM
(01-09-21, 08:08 PM)Frosties link Wrote: I have a friend who's fitted a 1kW motor to his Mountain bike..........the bloody thing pops wheelies and hits 35 - 40mph [/size] :eek . As a "cyclist" - no rules apply right ???
This is plan #2.......... any legal implications ???
A guy I know got his scooter confiscated (£150 to get it back plus £50 a day "storage") for riding on the road plus a £300 fine because he was riding it on the road which isn't legal.
Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence to ride one and you must wear a crash helmet.
So if you get caught on one like that and they find out about the DD conviction...
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
As a cyclist, rules *do* apply...