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Electric Bicycle - now it's legal
After long anticipation, the Finance Committee approved the introduction of the regulations relating to electric bikes. From January 2010 any person can age 14 and over to go to law on electric bikes on the road or on paths are arranged. The regulations state that ride on electric bicycles, bikes will be allowed a powerful engine driven no more than 250 watts, their speed did not exceed 25 mph. Requirements are also reasonable in global regulation. Like - yes, the duty will apply to riders helmet, just like it applies to bicycle riders used today.
Electric bicycle - an engine for Ben - Ten
Approval of the electric bicycle riding age 14 and over gave the first of the age group 14-16 in the possibility to ride using motorized vehicles. 14 members do not need to wait now until they can get a scooter license, and they can ride electric bicycle which will provide them all their needs. All this requires an appropriate reference system both in terms of parental education and study of safe riding, and importance of safety measures.
Electric Bicycle - types
There are many types of electric bikes, since almost all bikes can be converted to inflict electric propulsion. However, advisable course they had to buy electric bicycles. The price of these range from 5,500 8,000 ₪ most models, can be found in electric mountain bike, folding electric bicycle electric bicycle mounted on the chassis of the world's best manufacturers.
The starting point of a new era
Regulations permit electrical cycling opened a new era in green transportation. Presumably many of the electric bike will find the best way to traffic within the city, and most likely already this summer will be the phenomenon of the electric bike phenomenon is impossible to ignore her, not only in Tel Aviv, but also in cities such as Haifa or Jerusalem. Exhibition of electric vehicles in December 2009, the first exhibition in personal electric transportation, electric bicycles and scooters, Mark is still growing interest in personal electric transportation in Israel. We can only hope that the regulations will be approved quickly arrange ride on electric scooters in the country.
Electric bikes and electric scooters become more common, the past year to see hundreds of electric vehicles all over town. Legislation relating to electric scooter electric bicycles, which are similar vehicles who may go to them, disturbing much of the public, and in fact, no one has a definite answer on the matter. The issue is still in the legislative process and should be upcoming changes. However, those of you who are looking for answers, here are some important points about the legality of the use of electric bikes, electric scooter.
Electric scooter
In 2004 the Ministry of Transport approved riding electric scooters that come up to a speed of -12 miles per hour, weighing no more than 12 kg, installed in an engine power up to 100W only. It looks OK Traffic Amendment Order November 2004. Electric scooters are not motor vehicles, and therefore not allowed to travel on the roads, but only on trails and sidewalks. Imports of these tools can not land, so the most popular models of electric scooter, Tercker and Scooter, indeed manufactured in Israel. This year Tax Authority officials confiscated dozens of imports electric scooters with a capacity of 800W, which will be brought to Israel camouflage of scooters for kids.
July 2009 were approved by the Knesset Finance Committee regulations in Segway regularly. The Segway , also known as "Archinoa", may travel in the territories pedestrian operational quickly and not exceeding 13 km / h, provided that the passenger over age 16 years. Towards the end of the summer of 2009 he was appointed a professional team on behalf of the Minister of Transport aimed at examining the installation concerning the Segway expansion other electric vehicles, including electric scooter. The team will present its conclusions by the end of October 2009.
Electric Bicycle
More unresolved issue regarding the electric bicycle. Here is the tool that the Ministry of Transport has given approval in principle for him in March 2009, received confirmation of the right of a special team appointed former Minister of Transport orders Shaul Mofaz. However, they still are illegal in Israel for sale or import. The approval was granted to couples equipped with an electric motor, maximum speed reaches 25 mph, riding on them do not have insurance, special permit or license fee. However, electric bicycles are defined as any bicycle, the rider to wear a helmet when riding them, as well as permissible driving Electric bicycles on the roads.
Insurance issue
Regardless of the above, when you ride on electric vehicles, you should remember that the tool is not insured in the event of an accident, it hurt or harm another person, you are not covered. The court may determine that the scooter is not different from any other vehicle, requiring you to pay heavy damages due because of damage to the riding. There are several specific insurance companies and electric vehicles from being stolen, malfunctions and / or from accidents. Although the cost of insurance is not cheap and since riders not committed to it, many avoid from purchace him.
Where do we stand?
In conclusion, to date -
• Segway - travel is permitted in designated areas for pedestrians and operational territories, not under the age of 16, and a speed of 13 mph.
• electric scooter - allowed to ride on sidewalks and paths scooters weighing 12 kg, reaching speeds of up to 12 mph, the engine with up to 100W. Currently, no established legal reference those who meet the criteria. Expect further instructions after the filing of the Ministry of Transport conclusions.
• electric bicycle - in principle, approved the trip in them, although they are illegal import and sale yet. Bicycles up to 25 mph obligation wearing a helmet.
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