An EAPC must have pedals that can be used to propel it.
It must show either:
the power output
the manufacturer of the motor
It must also show either:
the battery’s voltage
the maximum speed of the bike
Its electric motor:
must have a maximum power output of 250 watts
should not be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling more than 15.5mph
An EAPC can have more than 2 wheels (for example, a tricycle).
Where you can ride
If a bike meets the EAPC requirements it’s classed as a normal pedal bike. This means you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed
It was therefore surprising to read that a disqualified car driver at Taunton Magistrates Court was further disqualified as a result of riding an E bike. I would hope that the bench was familiar with the law as above.
There are a lot of people (of all ages) charging about on electric scooters, which are, of course, illegal. We were in Stockholm a while back where these devices are extremely common and can cause mayhem if ordinary pedestrians don't watch out for them.
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