a good thing to have on ya

[deacon]

Electric Bikes: Legal Issues - Electric-Bikes.com

This is what I carry in my effort to baffle them with BS..

Electric Bicycle Laws

The U.S. Senate has passed SR 1156, defining electric bicycles
in the country. President, George W. Bush has signed the law
and is in full effect at the moment. The SR 1156 bill states that
the Consumer Product Safety Commission is the one in control
of electric bicycle. Electric bicycle is defined as a bicycle if this
one has with pedals, able to being propelled by those pedals,
with an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, and a top
speed of 20 mph. If your electric bicycle falls into the category
of a bicycle then, you do not need a registration, license or insurance.


You still have to obey the traffic laws but if they stop you just to harass you this might help

[wheelbender6]

Good idea. I carry AZ statute info in my gas powered bike in case of a traffic stop. Ebike riders should have it a little easier, since there are federal statutes authorizing them.

[deacon]

My state has no additional requirements but each state can have their own additional requirements. However most city cops won't have a clue. You can probably baffle them with the card.

Just say this happens a lot here you go. and hand them the card. BE NICE don't make them look for something by being a wise guy.