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what do you need to ride an electric moped on the road
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Depends on the power output apparently.
This is the current situation
UK Electric Bike Law
The current situation: At present, all electric bicycles sold in the UK should comply with the EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) Regulations. These say that an electric bicycle is classed as a bicycle if the motor will not provide any power above 15mph, and that the motor must have a continuous output of no more than 200W. All cycles which fall within these limits are legally treated as bicycles - you can ride them without a license, and they don't need insurance, road tax or a helmet. Any cycles which exceed these limits are classed as mopeds, and must be type-certified, insured, taxed, etc.
So for this type of electric bicycle the only requirement is that the rider be over 14.
Worryingly there is also no requirement to wear a safety helmet
This is the current situation
UK Electric Bike Law
The current situation: At present, all electric bicycles sold in the UK should comply with the EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) Regulations. These say that an electric bicycle is classed as a bicycle if the motor will not provide any power above 15mph, and that the motor must have a continuous output of no more than 200W. All cycles which fall within these limits are legally treated as bicycles - you can ride them without a license, and they don't need insurance, road tax or a helmet. Any cycles which exceed these limits are classed as mopeds, and must be type-certified, insured, taxed, etc.
So for this type of electric bicycle the only requirement is that the rider be over 14.
Worryingly there is also no requirement to wear a safety helmet
Sorry but pauln90 is not quite correct. An electric bicycle has different laws than an electric motorcycle. An electric bicycle has to be restricted to about 15mph, no more than 250watts of power, has to have pedals, etc... An electric moped/motorcycle with no pedals, more power...... has to conform to motorcycle laws. You need insurance, helmet, road tax ( supplied free but you still have to apply for it ) lights, horn and number plate.
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