Electric bikes

[Baycott]

Does anybody know the legality of these bikes with no pedals in France and Spain please?

 

[two]

It's clearly not a 'Pedelec'
Perhaps it's some kind of scooter or child's bike (different rules).
Why the interest?

 

[pappajohn]

I would imagine, as the rules were brought in by the EU, they are illegal.
No pedals....not an electric bike.

 

[Baycott]

It's clearly not a 'Pedelec'
Perhaps it's some kind of scooter or child's bike (different rules).
Why the interest?

Not a 'Pedelec' nor a toy.
It's a twist and go, but not sure of the category. My wife Jan can't get on with traditional push bikes so we were thinking of this as an alternative. Our Daughter in Law has one and uses it to travel to work. Jan has tried it and got on ok.

 

[Baycott]

I would imagine, as the rules were brought in by the EU, they are illegal.
No pedals....not an electric bike.

That was my concern but would like to be sure.

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[two]

If buying in the UK, the seller ought to advise.
Some might say it's "OK off-road" with a wink (in my experience).

 

[pappajohn]

Double standards in the UK.
Twist n go and scooters are illegal.....but you can legally hire scooters in most cities

 

[PhilMary]

Sorry for your wife Baycott but it's illeagal in the UK. Has she tried a normal electric bike?

 

[Ashburham]

Double standards in the UK.
Twist n go and scooters are illegal.....but you can legally hire scooters in most cities

Only legal in pre approved cites as a trial, limited to 15 mph and also need a driving license to hire.

 

[Robert Clark]

Found this online John

E-scooter rules still varied – and changing – across Europe

E-scooters are a massively popular, but still fairly new mode of transport. That means rules for their use are divergent across Europe, and remain subject to important changes – especially after deadly incidents, as recently in Paris. Here is where we’re at right now.

www.fleeteurope.com

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[jumartoo]

From N332 police Facebook page (Spain)

What is an Assisted Pedal Bike? | N332.es - Driving In Spain

There has been a lot of confusion over so-called “electric” bikes, and whether they can be used without a licence, or insurance, and if they can be used on the roads. There are characteristics which clearly define these vehicles into two different types, which we can explain here. An Assisted...

n332.es

 

[Baycott]

Sorry for your wife Baycott but it's illeagal in the UK. Has she tried a normal electric bike?

She has tried a normal electric bike and just can't seem to balance properly. This one is much lower and she doesn't upset her balance by pedalling.

Found this online John

E-scooter rules still varied – and changing – across Europe

E-scooters are a massively popular, but still fairly new mode of transport. That means rules for their use are divergent across Europe, and remain subject to important changes – especially after deadly incidents, as recently in Paris. Here is where we’re at right now.

www.fleeteurope.com

That's interesting Robert. Thanks. I extracted this from it so, clearly, there is more research to be done.

Spain

• E-scooters have been legal in Spain since January 2021. They may not be used in tunnels, on pavements or motorways.
• The maximum speed is set at 25 km/h.
• Riders are not required to wear helmets but must wear reflective vests. They may not wear headphones or use mobile phones while driving.

 

[dunnah01]

Should be illegal even if you think they shouldn't

 

[pappajohn]

Only legal in pre approved cites as a trial, limited to 15 mph and also need a driving license to hire.

Agreed, but you or I can't use one we own......double standards