Bruce, I fully agree. Infact I called NYSDMV tech services again. I learned several things (thanks to a patient man on the phone) who's name I won't mention. My previous posts in this thread give the number tho.

A) electric bikes are legal up to 250 watts on bike paths and private property. DMV didn't specify whether path meant greenway path or roadside path. They did site Section 16 CFR 15 - 12.

B)DMV also failed to site the Law construing it illegal to put a motor on a bicycle however did say opperating in public subjects the rider to DMV Law.



As for confiscation: If this thing ever get's confiscated on the first time getting a razzing by the Local Yocal, you can bet I'll call the State Police and say I've been robbed (be sure to get a badge and car number). They'd better hope they've got thier paper work together because I'll be damned before they give it to one of thier son's to ride arround