EWA, Oahu (KHON2) — Efforts to better define and regulate electric bicycles continue.
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According to the Honolulu Police Department, an illegal e-bike is defined as a bicycle that meets any of the following requirements:
- A motor exceeding 750 watts
- No pedals
- Can go over 28 mph, assisted by a motor.
Electric dirt bikes are also not classified as e-bikes, but motor vehicles, therefore illegal to ride without a license, insurance, or vehicle identification number.
In a statement, the Honolulu Police Department says: “Even with a compliant e-bike, you can still receive a citation if you aren’t following the rules of the road.”
HPD’s efforts to crack down on bike safety include giving out citations and confiscating illegal e-bikes, and District 8 (Kapolei, Ewa, Makakilo, Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha) is where the majority have been given…