§ 11-117.1
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§11–117.1.
(a)“Electric bicycle” means a vehicle that:
(1)Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor;
(2)Is equipped with fully operable pedals;
(3)Has two or three wheels;
(4)Has a motor with a rating of 750 watts or less; and
(5)Meets one of the requirements of subsection
(b)of this section.
(1)A Class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(2)A Class 2 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance whether or not the rider is pedaling the bicycle and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(3)A Class 3 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.