UK law

[billwarwick]

Zimm, s'il vous plaît essayez de ne pas vous égarer dans la politique dans le forum.

Sorry - google translate.

Why are you talking French to him? He used to live in Blackpool.

 

[Growmac]

My first ebike was a chinese import, hub drive, with throttle, £250, a decade ago
But nobody was paying attention back then so it was absolutely fine. Rode it without issues for 6 years

eBikes with throttles were legal until a few years ago, 2016 or 2018, can't remember but I'm sure someone will know. If your bike is from before that date it remains legal I think? Definitely not okay for a new bike now though.

 

[Planemo]

Yeah I think it was 2016 and AFAIK they would be legal due to grandfathers rights.

That said, with the update to the MSVA with a subsection covering 'twist and go' EAPC's with a max speed of 16mph, getting a throttle equipped bike legal now is easier than ever, certainly far less hassle than say registering a moped etc. Some snippets of info here:

Full Throttle ebike legal again! – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community | Pedelecs - Electric Bike Community

 

[jaggysnake]

Seeing our leaders do what they want I'd just do same

And why do I constantly get adverts for giant foam hands here.

 

[Binhill1]

Hi I’m based in the UK and recently decided to do my bit for the environment by giving up my motorbike In favour of an environmentally friendly Electric Mountain Bike.
I purchased the bike from amazon the bike has 3 Working Modes Pedal mode, Pedal assist mode, throttle mode, and comes with a 250W brushless gear motor. Top speed: 25km/h = 15.7mph.
I felt the throttle mode would be very useful as I’m in my late 60s and this was one of the main reasons I purchased the bike.
I now find that UK law does not support throttle mode and if I take the bike out on the road I will be breaking the law
If I’m only using Pedal assist mode will I still be breaking the law or is there some other work around for this situation to make my bike legal in the UK any help would be greatly appreciated.

Theres a few going about my place that you dont peddle not that it bothers me. You would think they would get pulled up by the police though.

 

[Manc44]

Pedal assist is more dangerous, at least on mine where it powers the bike if I backpedal or simply wheel the bike backwards. Always have to remember to turn the motor down to zero (or off) first and I get caught out by it every now and then.

 

[Jackware]

Seeing our leaders do what they want I'd just do same

And why do I constantly get adverts for giant foam hands here.

'Cause you're too tight to pay £5?

 

[MrSimmo]

I honestly wouldnt worry unless you absolutely want to follow the law, then in that case - remove the hand throttle.

 

[Mikehorti]

The law is the law.

No, it’s the vibe. Always has been