MN Transportation Legislation

[montyp]

Here is the text of a recent bill that has passed both the Minnesota state house and senate it is expected to be signed by the Governor. It directly gives ebikes all the rights that a bike has in Minnesota. This bill also specifically states that bikes (which includes ebikes) can use studded tires.

In a way it seems like legislation for something that is not really an issue (it basically restates the Federal stance on ebikes), but I think it is pretty cool none the less.

Subd. 4. Bicycle. (a) "Bicycle" means every device capable of being propelled
21.20solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels
21.21except scooters and similar devices, and including any device generally recognized
21.22as a bicycle though equipped with two front or rear wheels. Bicycle includes an
21.23electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in subdivision 27.

Subd. 27. Electric-assisted bicycle. "Electric-assisted bicycle" means a motor
21.27vehicle bicycle with two or three wheels that:
21.28(1) has a saddle and fully operable pedals for human propulsion;
21.29(2) meets the requirements:
21.30(i) of federal motor vehicle safety standards for a motor-driven cycle in Code of
21.31Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 571.1 et seq.; or
21.32(ii) for bicycles under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 1512, or successor
21.33requirements; and
22.1(3) has an electric motor that (i) has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts, (ii)
22.2is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour, (iii) is
22.3incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power alone is used
22.4to propel the vehicle at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour, and (iv) disengages or
22.5ceases to function when the vehicle's brakes are applied.

 

[dogman dan]

Don't know what your law was like before, but my condolences.

Now you have watt limits and 20 mph speed limits.

And most typical ebike kits are now illegal in your state, since they tend to go about 22-25 mph on 36v.

But on the bright side. I can't imagine Montana cops giving a damn what was just written in the state house.

 

[Stone Meadow]

But on the bright side. I can't imagine Montana cops giving a damn what was just written in the state house.

Minnesota cops won't care, either. :lol:

Still, I'm happy with Cali's rules: 2 gross horsepower (1492 watts) and 30 mph. I can live with that! :wink:

 

[dogman dan]

:lol: Minnesota, Montana what's the difference, Mexico, New Mexico, what's the difference?

For sure, Montana cops won't care what the ebike law is in Minnesota. I could see cops in Minnesota being cool, when I visited there, they seemed to take snowmobiles in the streets in stride.