From the bill: "Generally, a person may not operate an electric-assisted bicycle on a trail that is designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface, unless otherwise authorized by the state agency or local authority having jurisdiction over the trail."
Without making assumptions, please give me an example of a trail that's designated as nonmotorized. I'm under the impression that natural surface trails aren't designated as nonmotorized by default, and must be declared so specifically and formally.
> In New York City e-bikes are banned entirely with police confiscating bikes and handing out $500 fines, despite it being legal to own an e-bike in New York State.
NY State law classifies **self-propelled** e-bikes as "motorized scooters". Pedal assist bikes are fine. See story from NYC ebiker. https://youtu.be/HTf9nWJHo-I?t=373
March 11, 2018, 12:07 a.m. - Dan V
From the bill: "Generally, a person may not operate an electric-assisted bicycle on a trail that is designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface, unless otherwise authorized by the state agency or local authority having jurisdiction over the trail." Without making assumptions, please give me an example of a trail that's designated as nonmotorized. I'm under the impression that natural surface trails aren't designated as nonmotorized by default, and must be declared so specifically and formally. > In New York City e-bikes are banned entirely with police confiscating bikes and handing out $500 fines, despite it being legal to own an e-bike in New York State. NY State law classifies **self-propelled** e-bikes as "motorized scooters". Pedal assist bikes are fine. See story from NYC ebiker. https://youtu.be/HTf9nWJHo-I?t=373