> how in the world is pressing a button on an electrical bicycle any different from pressing a button on a scooter? I don't know about the US, but in Europe, l

> how in the world is pressing a button on an electrical bicycle any different from pressing a button on a scooter? I don't know about the US, but in Europe, light regulation only apply to electric bikes that provide pedal assistance, i.e. there is no propulsion if you don't start peddling (and as soon as you stop peddling). Ebikes that provide propulsion from just pressing a button would be regulated like mopeds (mandatory registration, insurance, helmet) because they're considered more dangerous.