Street legal? Is it street legal?
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In 2001, the U. S. Congress passed Public Law 107-319 which exempts electric bicycles under 750 watts/20 mph from the definition of a motor vehicle only "For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards...", which means that the manufacturers of these bicycles don't have to meet federal equipment requirements, and are instead governed by the manufacturing requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. There is no mention of exemption from other federal, state, and local traffic laws, or exemption from the definition of a motor vehicle for other purposes. Various states have passed their own laws. California law states that no driver's license, license plate, nor insurance is required. You must be 16 years or older and wear a standard bicycle helmet. Electric bikes are subject to all the rules of the road, and additional laws governing the operation and safety of electric bicycles may be extended by state or local governments. It's legally a bicycle, so you can use it wherever and however you can use a bike. If you live in a state that lacks basic electric bike legislation, consider this. Although riding your electric bike may be illegal, so is jay-walking. Generally speaking, 1) police don't know the exact rules, 2) police expect electric bike and scooter riders to wear a bicycle helmet, 3) most electric bikes look to the casual observer like ordinary bikes, and 4) if you get ticketed, just go to court and plead your case; judges usually let you off with a warning. And start working your state legislature to enact an electric bicycle law similar to California's. Is an electric bicycle considered a zero emission vehicle? Yes.
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hi, even if you can, that would be illegal , if you get caught by a cop. thanks
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Hi Robert, I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We do not yet have a law on road traffic to use for this kind of vehicle, but for now use usually in bike lanes.Have a nice dayAttilio.
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Actually in California it's only illegal to mount any device on your windshield.. If its on your dashboard or visor it's legal.. I use a sticky pad for my radar detector which I place on my dashboard .. I don't have to be bothered with mounting it and its easy to put away when I park my car.. Hopefully I answered your question..
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No, it is not. I would check your State laws but in most cases you could get into some trouble for using it.....
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No, it's not legal. There is a bypass you can get on eBay that will allow video playback while driving.
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WA law too. No, I returned this. Unless you have a nice car that mutes street noise, not a great buy. No one could hear me.
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Hello Jay This is Street Legal In All US States according to K&N. Please let us know if you have any other question or need assistance with anything else. Support-Wbperformance
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I use it as a headlight in California but never checked out the legality question. It is much brighter than what it replaced providing much improved visibility.
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Yes they can only be ridden on roads or bike paths, not sidewalks.The bike is nice, but beware that Customer Service sucks.
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This bike is only good for street use if tires are replaced with street tires. Its awesome with street tires
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I don't know, but it is possible it is illegal at your address. Did you ask the seller?
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These lights are very bright and have a wide angle, would not work as fog lights, driving lights maybe. They are not intended for on road use. Off road they would be great driving lights. I am sure they would not be street legal in any state.
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Hi,It is fine for street use purposes. It will not effect the color of your headlights as much. JohnnyiJDMTOY.
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It is legal in every state except VA, but keep in mind that California has laws against attaching anything to the windshield. You'll have to stick it to your dashboard instead of using the provided suction cups.
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Many states allow it no license needed. Cannot drive on the streets only in crosslanes Phillips
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I hope you are kidding! No you don't need a license. It's not street legal, it's only for recreation.