One way to deal with it is not to enforce based on how fast they are going (I routinely go over 15 mph without assistance if the way is clear and I'm feeling energetic), but on the upper speed the manufacturer says it can do. Or maybe the size of the electric engine.
I think the law regarding mopeds has been changed, but it used to say they could have a top speed of 35 mph with a 150 lb rider on a flat surface. Now I think it says they can't exceed a 50 cc engine. Robbie Webber Transportation geek All opinions are my own, and not necessarily those of any group or organization with which I am affiliated. Founding member, Madison Bikes <http://www.madisonbikes.org/> *...where anyone can ride a bicycle conveniently and comfortably to any place year round.* MadisonBikes.org <http://www.madisonbikes.org/> Follow Madison Bikes on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/groups/MBIIC/> On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 2:45 PM, William Hauda via Bikies < [email protected]> wrote: > The state Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council is > aware of the emergence of these machines. We'll be attempting to address > them. Meantime, state law makes these machines illegal on "bikeways," which > include paths and lanes designated for bicycling, with the motor engaged. > It's unclear whether state trails fall within the definition of "bikeways." > The Wisconsin DNR has come up with a proposed rule to allow them on state > trails, but cap speeds at 15 mph. That raises a massive enforcement and > incompatibility issue. In some cases, like Capital City State Trail, trails > pass over multiple jurisdictions - meaning motors are allowed or banned > depending on the location of a segment and no one is going to know what > applies where. This is a situation in flux, so stay tuned. > > Bill Hauda, NRTTC bicycling representative > > > On 10/6/2016 11:32 AM, via Bikies wrote: > >> "Given the 107 pound weight of the G12S model, in fact, the pedals are >> mostly for show...." >> https://www.engadget.com/amp/2016/10/06/rimac-greyp-g12h-electric-bike/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >
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