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§ 11-117.1. Electric bicycle.

MD Transp Code § 11-117.1 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    “Electric bicycle” means a vehicle that:

(1)    Is designed to be operated by human power with the assistance of an electric motor;

(2)    Is equipped with fully operable pedals;

(3)    Has two or three wheels;

(4)    Has a motor with a rating of 750 watts or less; and

(5)    Meets one of the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(b)    (1)    A Class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.

(2)    A Class 2 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance whether or not the rider is pedaling the bicycle and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.

(3)    A Class 3 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour.

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