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The whole European Union has that limit. Without it it's not an electric bicycle anymore, it's a moped or electric motorcycle, that sort of thing, and you have

The whole European Union has that limit. Without it it's not an electric bicycle anymore, it's a moped or electric motorcycle, that sort of thing, and you have to register it, have a driving license and so on.

socalgal2 1mo ago
do they enforce it? California has similar laws but they are not enforced. People ride 40mph (64kph) down bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. And, they still ride like most cyclists here, ignoring red lines, stop signs, and all other traffic laws.
- bdavbdav 1mo ago
  In London (not EU sadly but…), yes. They have checkpoints on bridges.
- draugadrotten 1mo ago
  Yes, it is enforced, at least in cities (except for no-go areas of course) They also are very rough on distributors. Just a few quick examples, you can find more with your favourite AI/search engine 16500 bikes confiscated - https://www.ilent.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/12/ilt-legt-beslag-op-ruim-16.500-fatbikes https://www.ilent.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/12/ilt-legt-besl... https://nos.nl/artikel/2483770-inspectie-waarschuwt-voor-illegaal-opvoeren-fatbikes https://nos.nl/artikel/2483770-inspectie-waarschuwt-voor-ill... https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/1ndpf3z/i_just_paid_2750_fine_for_a_750w_ebike_so_you_dont/ https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/1ndpf3z/i_just_pai... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/britains-e-bike-boom-desperation-delivery-drivers-and-unthinkable-danger https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/britain...
- ciupicri 1mo ago
  The Romanian police is kind of lazy and does not enforce a lot of other things like cars or motorcycles using the bicycle lanes, cars parked on pedestrian crossings which hide pedestrians from drivers etc. Though sometimes they take action. They also organize prevention PR stunts where they check lots of people passing by.
- danielheath 1mo ago
  It’s bloody difficult to catch someone on one of these if they don’t want to be caught; bikes can take alleyways at some speed, etc.
lejalv 1mo ago
Switzerland lets 45km/h bicycles on bike lanes. The requirements are higher, but boy, do they dart through the city. They seem to make long commutes (or fast shorter ones) appealing to a lot of people.
- MomsAVoxell 1mo ago
  Vienna bike-rider checking in.. we get those e-moped guys on our bike paths too, and they are becoming a real menace. There is some sort of complacent attitude that results from, what is normally a road-only moped device, exploiting the privileges of the bike paths. I hope this law changes - I ride a 'normal' electric moped and motorbike also, so I guess I'm a bit biased, but I'd like to see those 45km/h limited e-mopeds classified for road only. It makes no sense to let them use the bicycle paths, in my opinion. They're road-ready, so let them stay on the roads.

socalgal2 1mo ago

do they enforce it? California has similar laws but they are not enforced. People ride 40mph (64kph) down bicycle trails and bicycle lanes. And, they still ride like most cyclists here, ignoring red lines, stop signs, and all other traffic laws.

bdavbdav 1mo ago
In London (not EU sadly but…), yes. They have checkpoints on bridges.
draugadrotten 1mo ago
Yes, it is enforced, at least in cities (except for no-go areas of course) They also are very rough on distributors. Just a few quick examples, you can find more with your favourite AI/search engine 16500 bikes confiscated - https://www.ilent.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/12/ilt-legt-beslag-op-ruim-16.500-fatbikes https://www.ilent.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/12/ilt-legt-besl... https://nos.nl/artikel/2483770-inspectie-waarschuwt-voor-illegaal-opvoeren-fatbikes https://nos.nl/artikel/2483770-inspectie-waarschuwt-voor-ill... https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/1ndpf3z/i_just_paid_2750_fine_for_a_750w_ebike_so_you_dont/ https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/1ndpf3z/i_just_pai... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/britains-e-bike-boom-desperation-delivery-drivers-and-unthinkable-danger https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/britain...
ciupicri 1mo ago
The Romanian police is kind of lazy and does not enforce a lot of other things like cars or motorcycles using the bicycle lanes, cars parked on pedestrian crossings which hide pedestrians from drivers etc. Though sometimes they take action. They also organize prevention PR stunts where they check lots of people passing by.
danielheath 1mo ago
It’s bloody difficult to catch someone on one of these if they don’t want to be caught; bikes can take alleyways at some speed, etc.

lejalv 1mo ago

Switzerland lets 45km/h bicycles on bike lanes. The requirements are higher, but boy, do they dart through the city. They seem to make long commutes (or fast shorter ones) appealing to a lot of people.

MomsAVoxell 1mo ago
Vienna bike-rider checking in.. we get those e-moped guys on our bike paths too, and they are becoming a real menace. There is some sort of complacent attitude that results from, what is normally a road-only moped device, exploiting the privileges of the bike paths. I hope this law changes - I ride a 'normal' electric moped and motorbike also, so I guess I'm a bit biased, but I'd like to see those 45km/h limited e-mopeds classified for road only. It makes no sense to let them use the bicycle paths, in my opinion. They're road-ready, so let them stay on the roads.