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I'd imagine they will need to classify them as "motor vehicles" which will require users to provide proof of a driver's license with motorcycle endorsement to

I'd imagine they will need to classify them as "motor vehicles" which will require users to provide proof of a driver's license with motorcycle endorsement to use them. Not really ideal for most casual users. EDIT: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/docs/equipmt/elect_bicycle.pdf http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/docs/equipmt/elect_bicycle.pd... It appears by staying under 20 MPH they can avoid this.

arm55 9y ago
I was under the impression that pedals negated the need for that classification. Wasn’t that the reason for existence of mopeds?
blang 9y ago
I think by limiting the speed they get around this.
spadros 9y ago
E-bikes in Canada don't require a license and are not classified as "motor vehicles". Only real requirement for the rider is to be 16+. More info over here: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/electric-bicycles.shtml http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/electric-bicycles.sh...
- rocky1138 9y ago
  The rider must also wear a helmet.
  - spadros 9y ago
    Well, yeah. You should always wear a helmet, though!
    - sporkland 9y ago
      That type of attitude may actually endanger cyclists more than helping them. http://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k94/rr-2 http://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k94/rr-2
lpghatguy 9y ago
In California at least, a pedal-assisted electric bike that can reach 28 MPH (a type 3 bike) doesn't require a license.
- closeparen 9y ago
  But type 3s can’t use cycling infrastructure.
hprotagonist 9y ago
In general, this is not true.
AndrewWarner 9y ago
I rode a Jump a few hours ago. The electric part of the ride is minimal. It's there to help with hills and similarly harder parts of a ride, but they won't enable you to ride faster than an experienced rider on a light road bike.