Includes a class three bicycle with electric assist in the definition of limited use motorcycle
This bill amends New York's vehicle law to include "class three bicycles with electric assist" in the legal definition of a "limited use motorcycle." It directly affects riders of e-bikes that provide motor assistance up to 28 mph (the standard for class three e-bikes), as these vehicles will now fall under motorcycle regulations rather than bicycle rules. The key provision updates the law's classification system, specifying that such e-bikes qualify as a "class C limited use motorcycle" based on their speed capabilities (up to 20 mph), without changing safety requirements or licensing for riders.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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