can a ebike with no pedals on the road in georgia usa
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CanucksTraveller
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This is mainly a UK / Europe focussed cycling forum albeit with a few beloved American (and other) members, so knowledge of GA's scooter law might be thin on the ground. Googling will turn up better results I feel.
Spending seemingly half my life in Atlanta it does appear from widespread scooter use there that the laws are far, far more permissive, that's regarding sidewalk and road use. We can't use e bikes without pedals here in the UK for instance, that would be classed as a moped which would require licence, insurance, helmet etc.
Best to ask your local DMV or City police I'd think.
Spending seemingly half my life in Atlanta it does appear from widespread scooter use there that the laws are far, far more permissive, that's regarding sidewalk and road use. We can't use e bikes without pedals here in the UK for instance, that would be classed as a moped which would require licence, insurance, helmet etc.
Best to ask your local DMV or City police I'd think.
CanucksTraveller
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Can you post a link to the e-bike you're thinking of? I'm having trouble picturing an e-bike with no pedals.
I seem to remember you were looking for a bike for shopping last year and that you're in a hilly area. Is it perhaps an e-bike with a hand throttle that has pedals but doesn't necessarily require you to pedal? If so it sounds like a class 2 e-bike under US law, and is allowed to be ridden on roads in Georgia:
https://evelo.com/blogs/ebike-laws/...kes are allowed to,electric bikes may be used.
I seem to remember you were looking for a bike for shopping last year and that you're in a hilly area. Is it perhaps an e-bike with a hand throttle that has pedals but doesn't necessarily require you to pedal? If so it sounds like a class 2 e-bike under US law, and is allowed to be ridden on roads in Georgia:
https://evelo.com/blogs/ebike-laws/...kes are allowed to,electric bikes may be used.
lol its even more ugly today but here it is .i just want something to get food
View: https://www.amazon.com/Jetson-Folding-Throttle-Electric-Bicycle/dp/B0812MP2T5
View: https://www.amazon.com/Jetson-Folding-Throttle-Electric-Bicycle/dp/B0812MP2T5
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I thought you guys could do anything you wanted in Georgia, although I suppose it depends where exactly you are in the State, I loved Savannah when we visited it.
CanucksTraveller
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Well from my limited research it looks like those are indeed class 2 e-bikes and you can use them on the road in your state, though I'd check locally.
Not good for shopping though, and they have a very limited range. And I'm not sure they'll take on steep hills with no pedal assistance.
Not good for shopping though, and they have a very limited range. And I'm not sure they'll take on steep hills with no pedal assistance.
my budget is super low the next ine with decent reviews is dang near 500 bucks. but i bet your right i should have peddles. it would be nice to have one that can do 5 miles round trip which can get me to walmart grocery store and publix .there still is no sidewalks here. when i walk im in kudzu and uncut grass . but ar least tgey cut it once. it was waist height. i truly was worried id pass out and no one would see me. but now im feeling better since they got my thyroid in check
Drago
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Is there an ebike power limit in the US/your state? Here its 250W, and that isnt really sufficient to do the job on its own - all but the most unfit, injured or disabled rider could outpace that without breaking into a sweat. Great for a bit of assistance, but unsuiable for providing the sole means of motive power.
Most states are a sensible 750W and some are 1000W
