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    2007 FL law cuts e-bike max speed to 10 mph!

    The statutory definition says, "every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor..." Sure, you could say such locomotion is "a combination of human power and an electric helper motor," but that doesn't meet the "if it quacks like a duck" test to me...
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    2007 FL law cuts e-bike max speed to 10 mph!

    It may have indeed been a "2007" book, but it must have been referencing 2006 statutes, since the 2007 statutes are not yet in force. Did they give you a statute number? Like 316.XXX or 318.XXX. Mighk
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    2007 FL law cuts e-bike max speed to 10 mph!

    I didn't say I thought a hobby horse was unreasonable. I said I thought it was reasonable that an officer -- who probably knows nothing of the history of bicycles -- would not see such a device as a bicycle. >>Also can anyone explain what's the point of having a law that sez you can buy a...
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    2007 FL law cuts e-bike max speed to 10 mph!

    In Florida (and most states) vehicles cannot operate under motorized power on any sidewalk or path (even if they simultaneously human powered). The CPSC regulates what can be sold to the public, NOT how or where such things can be used. That is regulated and enforced by state and local...
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