rodders Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 19 hours ago, John Wright said: Electric bike is no different to a pushbike as long as it meets the regulations for not requiring a driving licence to ride it. Same as my power wheelchair really. It’s class 3. Up to 8mph on the road. No registration, road tax, or insurance required!!! Not wanting to take on a lawyer at all, but an electric cycles max speed, legally, is 14mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 27 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: Thanks Neil. Really appreciate it. You're welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, rodders said: Not wanting to take on a lawyer at all, but an electric cycles max speed, legally, is 14mph. good job because you'd lose. The electric motor won't assist you when you're travelling more than 25 km/h (15.5mph); but without the motor you can go as fast as you legally can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, rodders said: Not wanting to take on a lawyer at all, but an electric cycles max speed, legally, is 14mph. I was talking about the wheelchair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, Neil Down said: 40 minutes ago, John Wright said: I was talking about the wheelchair good job because you'd lose. The electric motor won't assist you when you're travelling more than 25 km/h (15.5mph); but without the motor you can go as fast as you legally can Thanks. I'm glad to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 There is a difference between an electric bike and an electrically assisted bike. The first you don't need to pedal and you have suggested this is the intention. I don't think you are actually legally allowed to ride an electric bicycle on the road unless it is taxed, insured etc etc. There is a weird point in UK road laws about this and it covers things like Segways etc - you're not allowed them on the pavement and you're not allowed them on the road. So only for use on private land. The second is what you commonly see around and referred as an 'electric bike', but you actually have to pedal. The motor assists this pedaling (but only up to 15mph). So he would have to pedal home. Albeit very lightly and with the engine assisting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 I'm reasonably sure this one has pedals but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieBrown Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 We must remember that there is nothing wrong with drink walking, it was drink driving that kills people, drink cycling is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_manx Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 16 hours ago, CharlieBrown said: We must remember that there is nothing wrong with drink walking, it was drink driving that kills people, drink cycling is fine. I suppose it depends on whether you can actually walk without bumping into peopleand becoming a public nuisance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/9/2019 at 4:01 PM, the stinking enigma said: I'm reasonably sure this one has pedals but thanks. An older ebike has a throttle. The newer ones have to be assist only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/9/2019 at 12:37 PM, rodders said: Not wanting to take on a lawyer at all, but an electric cycles max speed, legally, is 14mph. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulb Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/9/2019 at 1:02 PM, John Wright said: I was talking about the wheelchair - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 2 hours ago, LightBulb said: John, how will driver-less cars change the issue of drink driving, if the car has no input from the driver , if you are a just a "passenger" will you be able to have a drink and travel ? Is that even a question??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul's got wright Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Neil Down said: Is that even a question??? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 17 hours ago, paul's got wright said: Yes It certainly slots into the ramblings you spout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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