The bicycle assisted by electric energy will operate in such a way that the electric motor disengages or stops working when the cyclist stops pedaling. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electrically assisted bicycle or the operator of an electrically assisted bicycle shall have all the rights and privileges and shall be subject to all the duties of a bicycle or of the operator of a bicycle. An electrically assisted bicycle is a vehicle in the same measure as a bicycle. An electrically assisted bicycle or a person who drives an electrically assisted bicycle is not subject to the provisions of this Code in relation to driver's license, registration, certificates of title, financial responsibility, off-road motorcycles and license plates requirements.
No person shall manipulate or modify an electrically assisted bicycle to change the motor speed, speed capacity, or coupling of an electrically assisted bicycle, unless the label required in subdivision C 1 is replaced after the modification. The bicycle assisted by electric energy will operate in such a way that the electric motor disengages or stops working when the cyclist stops pedaling or when the brakes are activated. Except as set forth in this subsection, an electrically assisted bicycle may be driven in places where bicycles are allowed, including streets, highways, shoulders, bicycle lanes and bicycle or shared use trails. Every operator and passenger of a class three electrically assisted bicycle must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet that meets current standards provided by the U.S.
UU. Consumer Product Safety Commission or International Society for Testing and Materials. Failure to wear a helmet will not constitute negligence, will be considered a mitigation of damages of any nature, will be admissible as evidence or be the subject of comment by a lawyer in any action for the recovery of damages arising from the operation, ownership, or maintenance of a class three electrically assisted bicycle, nor will it change any existing law, rule or procedure relating to any civil action, or prohibit any claim that otherwise exists. The chapters of the minutes of assembly referred to in the historic citation at the end of this section may not constitute a complete list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.
No person shall drive or drive any vehicle on the sidewalks of any Commonwealth county, city, or town other than (i) an emergency vehicle, as defined in § 46,2-920; (ii) a vehicle dedicated to snow or ice removal and control operations; (iii) a self-propelled or other type of wheelchair or wheelchair transport; (iv) a bicycle; (v) an electrical mobility assistance device; (vi) an electrically assisted bicycle; or (vii) unless an ordinance prohibit the opposite, a motorized skateboard or scooter. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit any public entity, in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P, L. No person should ride a bicycle, electric mobility assistance device, motorized skateboard or scooter, motorized bicycle or electrically assisted bicycle, or operate a personal delivery device on a sidewalk or on the other side of a road at a pedestrian crossing, when official traffic control prohibits the use of bicycles, electric mobility devices for personal assistance, scooters or scooters, motorized bicycles or bicycles assisted by electric power devices. No person shall park a bicycle, an electrically assisted bicycle, or a motorized skateboard or scooter in a way that prevents the normal movement of pedestrians or other vehicles or when official traffic control devices prohibit such parking.
Except as expressly provided otherwise, the governing body of a county, city, or town may not enact or enforce any ordinance or resolution related to (i) the design, manufacture, maintenance, licensing, registration, taxation, evaluation, or other charges, certification, or insurance of a personal delivery device or (ii) the types of goods that can be transported by a personal delivery device. For the purposes of this section, a lane that is less than the standard width is a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, an electrically assisted bicycle, a motorized skateboard or scooter, or a moped and other vehicle to pass safely side by side in the lane. People who drive bicycles, electric mobility assistance devices, electrically assisted electric bicycles, or scooters or motorized scooters on a road should not travel more than two at the same time. People who travel two in a row will not prevent the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and will move in a single row as quickly as possible when overtaken in the rear by a vehicle that moves faster.
However, failure to move to a single-row formation will not in and of itself constitute negligence in any civil action. This section will not change any existing law, rule, or procedure related to such civil action, nor will it prohibit any claim that otherwise exists. Notwithstanding any other legal provision to the contrary, the Department of Conservation and Recreation will permit the operation of electric mobility assistance devices in any bicycle lane or path designated by the Department for such use. No person who drives a bicycle, an electric mobility assistance device, an electric assisted bicycle or a moped on a road shall carry any package, package or item that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
No bicycle or moped shall be used to transport more people at a time than the number of people it was designed or equipped for, except that an adult cyclist may carry a child under the age of six if that child is securely attached to the bicycle in a seat or trailer designed to carry children. The governing body of any county, city or town may, by ordinance, require that all persons 14 years of age or younger wear a protective helmet that complies with at least the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard when driving or transporting a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, a toy vehicle, or an electrically assisted bicycle on any road, as defined in articles 46.2-100, sidewalks or public bicycle lanes. A violation of such ordinance shall not constitute negligence or assumption of risk, shall not be considered a mitigation of damages of any nature, shall be admissible as evidence or be the subject of comment by an attorney in any action for the recovery of damages arising from the operation of any bicycle, electric personal mobility device, toy vehicle, or bicycle assisted by electrical energy, or anything in this section shall change any existing law, rule or procedure in relation to any civil action. A person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, an electrically assisted bicycle, a motorized skateboard or a moped can overtake and overtake another vehicle on the left or right side, stay in the same lane as the vehicle ahead, change to a different lane, or leave the road as needed to pass safely.
A person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, an electrically assisted bicycle, a motorized skateboard or scooter, or a moped can overtake and overtake another vehicle only under conditions that allow the movement to take place safely. A person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, an electrically assisted bicycle, a motorized skateboard or scooter, or a moped must not travel between two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, except when one of the lanes is a separate turning lane or a mandatory turning lane. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, an electrically assisted bicycle, a motorized skateboard or scooter, or a moped must comply with all the rules applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle when overtaking and passing. All electric personal mobility assistance devices, electrically powered toy vehicles and assisted e-bicycles must be equipped with gelled, sealed or spill-proof electrolyte batteries.
No person may, at any time or in any place, operate (i) an electrical mobility assistance device at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour or (ii) a skateboard or motorized scooter at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour. No person should operate a skateboard or scooter that would otherwise meet the definition of a skateboard or motorized scooter, but that is capable of reaching speeds greater than 20 miles per hour at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour. No person under 14 years of age shall drive any electric mobility assistance device, a motorized skateboard or scooter, or a class three assisted e-bike, unless under the immediate supervision of a person who is at least 18 years old. A personal delivery device is authorized to operate on any sidewalk or crosswalk located in any Commonwealth county, city, or town.
If a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing cannot be accessed or is not accessible, a personal delivery device is authorized to operate on the side of any Commonwealth road, provided that the road has a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less and the personal delivery device does not unreasonably interfere with motor vehicles or traffic. A locality cannot prohibit the use of a personal delivery device on a road under its jurisdiction, as set out in this subsection, but may adopt, by ordinance, additional requirements designed to maintain the safety of such road operation. The Commonwealth Transportation Board cannot prohibit the use of a personal delivery device on a road under its jurisdiction, as set out in this subsection, but may adopt, by regulation, additional requirements designed to maintain safety in such road operation. Any personal delivery device that transports hazardous materials must comply with the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U, S, C.
For the purposes of this section, hazardous materials include ammunition. Subject to the requirements of this section, a personal delivery device operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk shall have all the rights and responsibilities applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Any entity or person that uses a personal delivery device to engage in criminal activity is criminally responsible for that activity. An e-bike, like any bicycle, needs regular maintenance.
Cleaning and caring for your e-bike will make it run smoothly, efficiently and safely, all of which can help extend the life of the bike, battery and motor. This manual deals specifically with low-speed e-bikes, as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Electric bicycles are usually “pedaling assistance” or “muscle assistance”, which means that the cyclist must be pedaling for the electric motor to activate. E-bikes can also be equipped with an accelerator that allows the bicycle to be propelled without pedaling.
A person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, a motorized skateboard or scooter, a motorized bicycle or an electrically assisted bicycle on a sidewalk or a shared path or path or when crossing a road at a pedestrian crossing must give way to any pedestrian and emit a sound signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the operation of an electrical mobility assistance device or a motorized skateboard or scooter in the pedestrian crossing of any road where the use of such a pedestrian crossing is authorized for pedestrians, bicycles or bicycles assisted by electricity. E-bikes resemble traditional bicycles in both appearance and operation and do not operate in a similar way to mopeds, scooters and other motorized vehicles. A person who drives a bicycle, an electrical mobility assistance device, a motorized skateboard or scooter, a motorized bicycle or an electrically assisted bicycle on a sidewalk or a shared path or path or when crossing a road at a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties of a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
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