Electric bicycle laws

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Many countries have enacted electric vehicle laws to regulate the use of electric bicycles, also termed e-bikes. Some jurisdictions have regulations governing safety requirements and standards of manufacture. The members of the European Union and other regions have wider-ranging legislation covering use and safety. Laws and terminology are diverse. Some countries have national regulations with additional regional regulations for each state, province, or municipality. Systems of classification and nomenclature may vary. Different jurisdictions use different definitions of what an electric bicycle is. Some classify pedal-controlled pedelecs as being distinct from other bicycles using electric power. Some consider anything motor-powered with pedals (or functional pedals) an ebike. Some police departments will impound and destroy anything that doesn't fit the definition and others leave un-definable electric vehicles largely unregulated. Consequently, any particular e-bike may be subject to...

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