Good to see you back. Hope all is well. Maybe you could interview the grass valley police and get their take on ebikes. What is the general sentiment of local police towards ebikes. Do they Love em? Hate em? Indifferent? Or...maybe you don't want to interview the local police. ;-)
🤔 Definition of driver (blacks law): someone engaged in commerce. Were these guys getting paid? Means of conveyance is not specified in the 4th amendment because it makes zero difference. License, registration, insurance, that's all for commerce. Precedent has been set.
Do you have 2 YoutTube accounts Im confused if the one that replied to my comment on here is a a scammer, their channel name is similar to yours and same avatar
As a rule, you should never talk to the police. The only exception is when you've witnessed a crime, in which case you should DEFINITELY not talk to the police.
Well the cop is wrong about stopping at a red light is safe. It’s more unsafe to be stopped in the middle of the road on a bike someone could easily rear end you
The claimed 750 w with MC cop telling him to hit the bike lane, did so becausecough cough 750/w wink wink nudge nudge, bicycles are illegal to ride on a i believe the cop said "Freeway", Indicating they were on an interstate highway where in most states walking and bicycles are prohibited from traveling.
IF WE DON'T COME CLOSE TO OBEYING LAWS WE WILL BE REGULATED MORE AND MORE. People blowing through lights/stop signs is making more regulation more likely.
Yeah it’s too late. There are too many kids with E bikes not to mention all the electric scooters. When I say kids I mean people in their 20s they don’t act rational
As many different laws as there are communities. Washington State, heck just about every state in the West of the U.S. says cyclists can treat stop as yield.
Bad people with guns are already doing it for law abiding citizens taking away our ability to defend ourselves and our family. So yeah I'd say your right. Seems like bad people are running alot of things for good people now
You are absolutely correct my friend it's the old few bad apples scenario, trouble is once the cops start chasing ebike riders they will also target plain pushbike riders scooter riders all because a few riders like that idiot that does it all the time brings the cops focus on themselves,and therefore everybody else besides,
Funny you mentioned turn signals. Turn signals was one of the musts I had to have when shopping for an escooter. Well, I got what I wanted and now I barely use them! 😂
Good job Jason. Watch your back and install a rear view. I installed my cell phone camera so the "authorities" could use what I'm not only seeing behind me, but filming when they come to pick up my lifeless body.
I remember the “drone” community going through the same similar issues as more people started to fly them and more people became aware of them. Every week new video of Bad actors hitting skyscrapers or flying over concerts and games and crashing into crowds, even flying around trying to film landing airplanes at an airport, I wish we had someone like this spreading the information and calling out the wrong party not just the opposite party of who their own beliefs.
Hopefully since you don’t have a FAA type of administration that can make new rules and enforce them unchecked, your community won’t have to go through the ping pong of over correcting, at one point it was technically illegal to fly a paper airplane inside your house as they stated all space above the ground is controlled airspace by the FAA and any flying vehicle intentionally put into that airspace had to adhere to all FAA rules. Sir, how do we stay above the 400ft minimum flight altitude for all aircraft but stay below the 400 maximum for RC air craft? Lol Any new tech will have its growing pains so again it’s nice to see videos like this!
hi, im a drone guy and my dream was to fly over the grand canyon or to get an eye level shot of Mt Rushmore. but those jerks ruined it for me. now National Parks are a no-go for drones. stupid noobs cant keep up with thier birds and i bet their e waste now pollutes the beautiful parks. i also got myself into trouble cuz apparently flying over ANY federal property is illegal, like a Federal Army Corps of Engineers Dam. I live in Louisiana so I always look for spots up and down the Mississippi River, and found the ACE River control structures time and time and time again. 😅 i just didnt post my videos cuz 1) its illegal 2) they only gave me a warning 3) they can use your videos to send a citation 4) i dont wanna let real terrorists use my footage as scout material on how to do their illicit and nefarious deeds. I love my country for its beauty and would hate to help some jerk hurt my country.
Thank you for pointing out blatant obvious illegal riding habits, that put everyone, riders pedestrians and drivers at risk. Riding conciously bad will lead to greater restrictions on all E-Riders.
They ain't going to be happy until they even got you a license plate on her rear ends of her butts and tell him we have to license us for walking next I'm sick of it it's not fair it's against our country Tuesday right can't have any friends anymore I just hate this government we got they should be thrown in jail they are bunch of lions and I'm supposed to buy better life that they passed when they are doing all this treason against our country but get it I don't believe the new laws I don't believe in them and I'm not going to buy them so they can go break this house
@@randymiltner4188 Possibly, instead of going the way of more laws and or plates - the answer may be to restrict age for E-Riders to 19 or 21? Assuming older riders will ride more responsibly than most younger riders.
@@kevinbell888 meh, bikes are fun and class 2 for a teen as a low stakes ATV? is that really that dangerous? also i blame the guys in their 20s (or 20s mentality) they are legal adults that still do childishly dangerous acts. so basically a blanket law has lots of cracks for error while denying safe responsible and supervised teens as an outright illegal activity by your reasoning.
Having pedals is NOT a requirement in many states. It is the rated top speed that makes a difference. In California, the state defines 3 classes of electric bikes: Class I is for pedal assist with a maximum of 20 mph electric assist. Class II is for bikes that provide electric power whether the rider is pedaling or not, but stops providing power when the speed reaches 20 mph. Class III is for bikes that continue providing electrical power up to 28 mph. I am not sure what the local rules were on that path.
Yah I have seen some crazy stuff in my area. I am in a city on the west coast of Canada. A few ppl on bikes, not ebikes, but normal bikes get sideswiped in my neighborhood by hit and runs. It happens a couple times a year. Most of them were shift workers returning after dark. In each case they were wearing full safety gear and were lit up like christmas trees. One guy was screaming in pain as I called 911 and when the police responded the first thing they asked him was how much he had to drink and did he know that bicycles cause a lot of damage to cars on a regular basis. They delayed care to breathalyze him and search him for drugs. This guy was I found out later a pharmacist who rode his bike to and from work because it was the only way for him to get any exercise. The cops treated him like a drug addict/criminal and had no sympathy saying if he drove this would not have happened. Cops had zero interest in his description of hit and run car saying it was his fault. Not an ebike story but typical attitude of cops in my area.
I live in Western NY and the problem on the road is that recently there are a lot of people that don't drive their cars the right way. And there are a lot of bicyclists that don't follow the rules of the road. It makes it difficult to ride safely anywhere.
Not just in western NY. I live down on Long Island and drivers are driving like mad max running red lights, passing on the dirt, over medians, through fences. I never thought I would see stuff like this but that's how it is now. As for bikes, most of the people who ride on the roads over here are even worse than the bad drivers. Not following the rules of the road is one thing but around here they ride in groups harassing and damaging cars driving on the road, even swerving in front of oncoming cars and laughing as they skid to avoid hitting people. I really don't feel safe on the road anymore on a bike or in a car.
That isn't just a west New York problem, here in Australia they passed a law where a driver cannot be closer than a metre (yard) to a cyclist , I get people coming within inchs of me all the time ,it's like covid sent everybody crazy or something, it's very frightening, when a truck mirror for example misses you by three inchs as happened two days ago, I don't want to have near death experiences whenever I commute,
In Denver Colorado you don’t actually have to stop at stop signs on bicycles. You can just slow down to (it’s either 15 or 5mph) and proceed if clear. It basically becomes a yield sign.
Why aren’t the the laws defined by now? I read that in California the power of total output over 750 is needed to be registered. But regardless of that , bike riders have the idea of the motion inspires constant movement without interruption. Even though laws state must be observed by everyone no matter what.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse but knowing the law better than them and skating the line of legality and being able to quote it and see steam coming out of their ears is priceless.
@@DustinLKimble I had a revenue rat pull me over on my motorcycle when i had it. Right away he was a typical egomaniac with an attitude. Sorry but I cant see directly behind me on a bike so yeah he followed me for a while until I turned and saw his lights. He came rushing back up wanting to know why I didnt notify him of something. Sorry with his attitude i wasnt giving him any more info then I had to. Would it have been a courtesy? Of course. But you start things off with an attitude im protecting myself. I quoted the law verbatim and to him and stated that I had to know the laws better than the idiots trying to enforce them to ensure my rights werent infringed. He came back with my license. I asked where my ticket was. He stated he was letting me off. I was like oh, so you made a call and discovered that I was in fact correct, yet refused to offer an apology for your attitude. And people wonder why the blue coats are despised so much.
If the rules are clear and known, violating them would get your bike taken from you. They could also enforce against the sellers, who are lying their asses off selling lots of these “ebikes” as class 2 or 3 compliant, while giving people easy work arounds to unlock what they paid for.
To be fair they do come limited from the factory to 1000w basically 750 which makes them top out at the legal ebike speed you have to restrict them to get the wattage
It's not about the bike persay but having a tag on a state or federal road probably. In the forest here you can't ride a dirtbike except in certain area and can only cross the road to follow the trail. Now I have a dirtbike with a tag & can ride anywhere on the roadway.
@@orvjudd1383 That sounds almost like a sinister pre-emptive strike against ebikes. By making that "legal", they may be trying to encourage riders to do just that, then brutal crashes becomes inevitable, and the incidents spark lawmakers into cracking down on "reckless riding" and possibly requiring licensing and registration for anything stronger than a 250w.
@@orvjudd1383 It makes sense for bicycles. It takes a lot longer and is a lot more effort for a bicycle rider to stop and start at a stop sign than it takes for an e-bike rider or motorist.
Yeah I know who you're talking about he's kind of a middle-aged guy that hangs out with a bunch of 20 somethings guys. I don't think there's any such thing as a class 4 e bike.
@@Hoggdoc1946 : Actually there is such a thing as a class 4 ebike, I own one. The "Fricken Shredder" owns the "Eagle", I own the "Recon". Both of which are class 4 ebikes, made by the same company: Cabmotorworks.
When I bought my first 10 speed racer bicycle in NY back in 1979 I was told bicycles must ride with traffic and obey the same rules as a vehicle. It hasn't changed that I'm aware of.
That is generally true. But there are exceptions and special cases that apply to bicycles. And those exceptions and special cases will vary depending on the state or the local municipality.
Everyone skirts the law in one way or another . It this case you are gambling you won’t get caught or have to lie to an officer who knows the rules . Officers don’t like to be lied to .
Some police Don't know the laws! They just think "you are in the Wrong", 'just stop that!'. I was pulled over by a 'police officer' and told to "to stop using the sidewalk. But there a Sign that says "Bikes Must Use sidewalk".
At the end of the day, all the bikers WERE in the wrong though... They knew something was up. So.. these bikers should have been punished but cops are too nice
That's why there cops, still ruin your day, write you a ticket so doesn't matter. You have to respect them like no other. Pray they let you go with a warning ⚠️
Funny how when you don't know the law and break the law then "ignorance is no excuse" but when the cops don't know the law and they violate your rights then they're protected by "qualified immunity". I guess ignorance of the law *is* an excuse if you're a cop. 🤷
The thing is you couldn't take that ebike and use it to get a motorcycle license. You would have to have a actual motorcycle to acquire a motorcycle license.
In PA, at least a few years back, you could register (for free) for the msf course & they loan you a 250cc moto & helmet for the training & riding test.
If a vehicle requires a license than vehicle can be legally used for the road test. This is true even for CDL and I had a really rare type of CDL due to my knowledge of this law. I had a CDL class A with no airbrake
@@hotshotnewengland I have CDL(Class1 & AIR). (I needed to take a separate test for a MOTORCYCLE license).I am licensed to drive anything with a lower Class#. big truck with no air is class 2, moving van Class 3, Taxi Class 4 Passenger car 5/// Motorcycle is Class 6(in a different class by itself) . Does not matter your knowledge, you have to prove you can drive it.
Starting in 2020, a person riding a bicycle may treat a stop sign or flashing red light as a yield sign. Staying efficient, while staying safe - it’s another way Oregonians stand out! People on bicycles may treat a stop sign or flashing red light as a “Yield” sign, but make sure to slow and check for traffic that has the right of way. You must stop if necessary to prevent a crash (ORS 814.414, 814.416). Bicyclists must stop at steady red lights (standard traffic signal).
That makes sense. A lot of fender benders happen against cars stopped at stop signs, mainly because so many people are texting and driving. A fender bender type hit against a car, no big deal, but against a bicycle can result in a serious injury.
This was fun. As a lifetime motorcycle, bicycle, and now eBike (Class 2) rider I enjoyed this video. CHP motors are absolutely the best police. By far. I have worked in State Parks and Rangers are variable (like most police). A few are OK, but many are on authority trips and clueless. However, it is people like these guys on the high power Sarons hauling ass in parks and offroad areas (not to mention traffic) going 30, 40mph on bicycle trails, etc. that get all ebikers in trouble with new city / county / park etc. laws. They then start with laws like this Irvine one: "No motor powered vehicles" and we are all left out with the jerks.
Agree. I have my moto endorsement, but I'd never trot that out as an excuse to shred the public park's trails with a class 3 e-"bike." When I mountain bike, I EARN it, motherfucker! Let's call them what they are: pussified motorcycles!
God that was blatant, running through the Stop sign with barely a pause. He did it right after complaining about someone car rider's lack of a turn signal. The cop was being super nice to the ebike rider.
Ebike rider etiquette is something I talk about all the time. There's a large group of riders that know they are illegal and ride as if they are on a class 2 or 3 but clearly are not. I'm pretty sure that anyone that purchases a suron clips the wire. It's not a bicycle, and it's barely a moped if left as stock out of the box. We have 2 ebikes, an ariel rider x-class and an aventon aventure. We ride responsibly, obey the traffic laws and other people. But I see a lot of riders in my area that do not, just plain hoolaganizm. These are the riders that can ruin ebiking for the rest of us. I've had a lot of good interactions with the police in my area, and I'm not afraid to educate them either, it helps to earn their respect. I'll say that this topic needs to be discussed a lot more. If your riding a bike that can go 40 mph or 50 mph or more it's not a class 2 or 3 ebike anymore, so license it as a moped or motorcycle. Here in Michigan I think a 3 year moped registration is only $20. I love riding my ebike and I pray that it doesn't get messed up by the illegal riders.
Same here I've have two e-bikes got my first one about five years ago a Pedego Platinum interceptor. Bye looking at it people just think if a cruiser style bicycle. And I use to be able to ride down to Hermosa beach and ride on the bike path along the coast Ethier all the way pass dockwiler beach pass LAX. Our ride to The start of the bike path at Torrance beach never had any issues with life guards or police. But then The Covid lockdown hit.and at that time my disability was starting to make it a little harder to ride as it wasn't the step thur type frame. But then I had come across a few e-bikes RUclips channels. Were they would have a minimum of a half dozen riders. Many times dozens of them on their Super73's , electric skateboards, electric one wheelers, riding all over LA, Yes many sort of abaied the law sort of .then they started hitting the bike path in long beach, then one guy's channel showed them riding on the bike path down here was at least a couple dozen. And of course they were riding crazy most at least. It ended up getting so bad they pretty much then Banned or are still trying to competently from the bike path. Found that out the hard way when I started my ride from Torrance beach planning to go all the way to Lax and then come back. So there I was doing maybe 15 mph. This was a midweek day started about ten in the morning and the stretch from Torrance beach to the Redondo beach pier was as usual practically deserted just a few joggers and some of the usual Hispeed derailleur riders. Who bye the way were passing me like I was standing still 🙄.And actually just after a joke Triathlon speedster had gone flying by me . I looked into my left side mirror and noticed a lifeguard truck coming towards me on the sand thinking nothing of it I was just puttering along at probably about twelve miles an hour. Enjoying the ride and views. When all of a sudden actually scared me a little. Because he was maybe twenty feet behind me and using his truck speaker. Telling me to pull over 🤔 . So I stopped and pulled my bike off the path into the sand. Only to have him get out and walk towards me. I was like hi what's up as he approached looking at my bike 😒.And at first was being kinda a dick bye saying I couldn't ride my ebike on the path.Now I was 63 and just cruising .And had taken this path for at least a couple years before the lockdown. Never have any problems. And Frist thing he said was you can't ride that electric bike on the bike path and go over Eight miles an hour 😲.long story short. I basically said since When because I've been riding this bike on this path for almost two years and your the first person that has ever pulled me over 😒. Now this was the first time since the lockdown I had gone on the bike path in about Six months. I even kinda laughed when he said eight miles an hour as I had just been passed by the look at me I'm a triathlete ride who was going at least twice as fast. But Apparently they are still ok to ride like that still. 😒 At least he let me go eventually but saying I had to stay under ten miles per hour, what was it I was about to say to him Eight or ten.BTW he had said it was because too many people were complaining or getting hurt due to the resent influx of electric vehicles. So I made it to hermosa pier without any other incidents except for some Karen yelled at me about a half mile from the pier walking her two dogs that I had to slowly get around as they kept trying to go across the path to to sand and a couple of just bicycle riders that had passed me had to also avoid the dog's and there leashes it looked like the second one actually turned around and said something to her but I was a couple hundred feet behind them but she did flip him of and he returned the juster 🙄. Haven't really road down there since then. But a friend of mine just got a ticket for riding his lecticxp a week ago. The lifeguard had said to me about a hundred bucks. I'll have to ask him because he said he wasn't going to pay and fight the citation. And yes this all boiled over when the Surons and the large groups showed up 😔
@@josephschnabel1andonly it's because the bicycle lane isn't off road. Offroad in this instance means private property or out in the cuts, not just off the street.
No. Registering doesn’t change anything. Besides criminalizing people for not having paperwork. Makes an uneeded hurdle. Don’t go after pre crime. Make people liable after an accident.
The first one, where the rider couldn't hear the cop because he had earbuds in. That is a prime example of why using these things when controlling any vehicle increases your risk factor.
Yep. That's why I refuse to cycle with earphones, heck. Not even when walking seeing as where I live requires me to walk alongside a street. Not busy, but I still like to know when something is coming.
Man that last cop is the definition of corrupt cops trying to power trip their authority. So glad there’s judges like that person that knows the types of people that work and abuse their position.
In my opinion yes traffic law's should be followed. I have been riding my etrike for 6 years now without issue. However in the last 6 months there's been several new ebikes hit the local streets of which the riders don't think the traffic law's apply to them. I say write them tickets let them pay the fines.
^have to. People that don’t ride or rarely ever ride hardly understand this. It is not like a motorcycle. Bikers should be able to do as they please. However, if they cause physical harm or property damage be held liable. Like this, there’s a tall bridge going over the interstate with a sidewalk about 18” wide i know. When even walking it the rail is knee tall. Short AF. On your bike it is dangerous as cars wiz by. But it’s illegal to ride in the road. It also dangerous in the road as it very busy with no shoulder at all. But atleast if you got knocked, you wouldn’t fall over the rail to your peril. A person must block traffic, sprint, or what I do is sprint then stop to sit on the sidewalk as I watch the traffic for a break to hop back down to sprint.
The 2nd clip is NYC and began at 125th street on the east side, that same location is where a delivery rider was killed by a truck, the truck did not stop. An average of 12 people a month are killed or seriously injured in NYC on both pedal assist and self powered bikes. NYPD is currently making a big push to enforce traffic laws and even confiscating, larger electric scooter and gas powered scooters from riders and even store fronts that openly sell these illegal scooters. Just recently a mother on a unregistered gas scooter was killed while her child was injured by a vehicle backing out of their driveway in NYC. Its a huge problem here in NYC.
in my state to answer the question at 4:19 north carolina recignizes 3 types of mopeds (which includes ebikes, scooters, and eucs) type 1 mopeds are anything with less then 750 watt motors with pedal assist only, type 2 is 750 watts maximum with throttle assist, and type three is your run of the mill 50cc scooter or anything over 750 watts which by law MUST be registered with the dot and IS NOT permitted on bicycle lanes
There is a guy on youtube that goes by the name of RAW who does this kind of riding all the time, this is why communities are enacting tough e bike laws that will affect all of us e bikers and it's just not fair.
@@BlackatchaproductionThis free country is really a fee country. They are literally fun police. If riders are safe and smart, and drivers are safe and smart, I don’t see any issues. We should be able to ride free. All these laws and restrictions are simply retarded.
I have been riding a cargo Ebike 5 years with a Bafang BPM2 500 watt motor and no problems with the local police so far. I do pedal the bike. If they just faked it a bit nobody would have stopped them. Hand signals, stopping at stop signs, pedaling some of the time and riding at a moderate speed goes a long way.
First, Kyle, it is awesome seeing you here again!! Great video review of these instances. Really dislike people that give ebikes a bad reputation. I do think law officers need better training on areas such as ebikes and I have seen the same issue with drone usage as well takes about online. Great hearing and seeing you again. 🙏
In Denver, we have what they call an "Idaho stop". You can roll through an intersection without stopping as long as you follow all other traffic laws and are going under 12mph
Yes, this is true. But it only applies to stop signs, not red lights. Bike rides must stop at red lights, and then may proceed if the intersection is clear. Way too many bike riders blow right through red lights.
@@ghz24 without electric assist, it takes more physical energy to get going again after a stop. With an ebike, it's easier to get moving from stationary.
GREAT VIDEOs fyi when you do the Picture in Picture may just want to make your window a bit smaller to see the bike content- keep the videos coming love these
Because they are illegitimate, they only have perceived power because we the people don't use our 2nd amendment the way the founders intended. To fight tyrants on the street level
You're not supposed to know all laws. Judges don't, lawyers don't, police officers don't. However, you're supposed to know rather basic traffic laws and/or rules if you take part in traffic. That being said, of course there are police officers actively looking for minor bullshit. While they're technically right to do so, most will just give you a headsup, and let you go on with your day. Then there are people like the second clip in this. He was rightfully stopped, as he rode like an asshole. Taking part in traffic involves looking out for others and yourself, or in other words: always assume everyone in traffic is an idiot, including -and especially- yourself. .
@@noneofyourbusiness4294 speaking of idiots. You never heard "ignorance of the law is no excuse" -Thomas Jefferson e.g. you must know all laws. He said it in Latin but it's not that hard to understand since most of our language is Latin based.
@@rjperkins365 way to interpret there, mate. Leniency is a thing. If you aren't quite familiar with an unusual rule, you tend to get away with a warning. Unless you're going confrontational, as you're trying here. Also, the quote that you brought up was never meant for minor slipups. You just wanted to sound smarter than you are.
Smile and wave. Look as inconspicuous as you can, by looking as conspicuous as you can. I recommend hardcore snowboarding helmets that look like flimsy bicycle helmets, gloves, boots, and at least one item that says "DIANESE" on it. Ride/ walk/ pedal that 34-17 slowly down the sidewalk, responsibly staying away from weaving / lanesplitting the RatRace at rush hour, ... until the officer cannot see you anymore. Then lean forward and apply throttle at will.
Living south of you in Los Angeles County, I'm pretty aware of our state's e-bike laws. With that said, I'm running a Class 3 (folding e-bike)...but it came from the distributor with a throttle. Keeping to the "spirit" of the law, while also avoiding attention, I'll ride at my street commute/cruise speed of around 20 mph (which gives me the battery/distance performance that works for me). If safe, then I'll increase my top speed as needed. FYI: I'm on the heavier side, so I've never reached 28mph on a level surface....even when pedalling (which at those speeds I'm just free spinning).
I think my bike is illegal because it's 1,000 Watts but the fastest I ever go is 22 miles an hour probably on a good day maybe 25 with the wind at my back. I don't know the laws all of them. There is a law from the association for disability I don't know what the other is Ada where people like me can ride a bike electric where other people can not. Maybe it's lucky for me the cops don't know I haven't been pulled over yet except for at the park at Lakeside Beach New York. I have two LED lights on my bike I was riding back to my campsite there was somebody sitting there and I rode up to see who they were and I think the light shined in their eye and it was the part police. They were behind me so I stopped and they went by me and then they were sitting at the end shining their lights in my face I got lost finally I got back to my campsite and he told me I can't ride my e-bike at a state Park. I looked up the laws and I called his boss and his boss told him not to bother me anymore I only have one leg. After he followed me all that ways he says oh you only have one leg like he couldn't see my crutches sticking out of it and I obey the laws of stopping at stop signs. Except some red lights where I live they stay red for like 15 minutes and I can't stand there on one leg for that long. I'm nearly positive the people was B like this this or Ron's are going to get make it so I could not ride an e-bike legally anymore without a license. People going in giant groups of 100 it's not good. I wish you got the video of the one kid riding wheelies down the street going 50 on a Citron he could die someday. Riding an e-bike is just like riding a motorcycle they don't see you or a bicycle. I have a lot of lights on my bike. I think some police don't even know that it's legal to ride without a license on some of the e-bikes. I was looking to get a scooter that goes 17 Mi an hour and the DMV says you need a license that was before this I don't know if you can ride a scooter that only goes 17 Mi an hour because it's not an e-bike and it doesn't have pedals probably not. I was so damn happy when that law changed so I can ride my bike. I can't afford a car in insurance and all that. Sometimes I go on the sidewalk because on Main Street where I live I could die riding down the bike trail if you saw it you're going down the bike trail you look and there's a curb that is 18 in high in front of you and you have to go around it to the left into traffic so that's not my fault I write down the sidewalk and if they don't like it oh well that's the way I feel if I want to die I'll ride down the bike lane where I live. I would be lying if I get a sticker that says it's a Class 2 because it's 1,000 Watts but I don't understand why because it only goes 22 miles an hour cuz I don't pedal maybe it could go 28. For what I use my bike for I needed power to make it up hills with a wagon and camping gear. I'd like to see more videos like this. Is it true the guy from Propel in New York City had a lot to do with making e-bikes legal so they can use them to deliver pizzas and stuff in New York City and it also saves on pollution? I think it is and I'm thankful for that man. Yeah how we going to stop these people from screwing it up for everyone cuz that's what always happens one of these people is going to die riding wheelies down the road and I'm not going to get to ride my e-bike again on the road unless I have a license after they're done or maybe not at all.
@@LetArtsLive yeah you gotta check with tou city you live in. I dont think that is fair either because then you go ride with a buddy and the laws are all different. My city told me as long as i abide by the rules if driving a car i am legal
No that’s not true, bicycle are classified as “protected road users” and they don’t have to follow nearly as many of the laws or regulations. For example bicycles can legally ride on the shoulders, even going against traffic, where no other vehicles can. Idk about everywhere but In Denver Colorado you don’t actually have to stop at stop signs on bicycles. You can just slow down to (it’s either 15 or 5mph) and proceed if clear. It basically becomes a yield sign.
I've had ebikes blow passed me on my KLX 300 cut through parking lots, use crosswalks, run stop signs with no turn signals. I had to pass a riding test, maintain insurance, pay yearly tags, keep my bike legal, and obey the road laws.
Big problem is that most people don't know the difference between an e bike, motorized pedal vehicle, made famous in Europe, and small motorbikes. I even get looked at weird, when I ride my 16bmph mobility scooter.
@Donald Thorpe I like your humor. My town passed a law that allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and stop lights as stop signs. I feel that is a good thing for those using peddle power.
"You're supposed to know the laws" ... and yet... the argument cops, lawyers and judges use to excuse police officers who's primary job is LAW ENFORCEMENT, to break or misinterpret the law, is that it's not their job to know every law, are allowed to "police" based on "best judgement" and rely on the courts to sort it out. We are told very specifically that we are NOT to argue with or question police officers... officers who are given a free pass to not know ALL the laws. While the attitude and outlook regarding citizens... who's primary job is NOT law enforcement, is that they are supposed to know the law! That's ass-backwards.
Laws regulations and policies DO NOT TRUMP the SUPREME law of the land which IS our constitution and being ignorant of the SUPREME law of the land is inexcusable !!!
@@jeremiahdssdentmorgan3341 FYI, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" is part of the Declaration of Independence and NOT Constitutional Law....
Turbo Levo is 720W peak, 660W continuous. How is this being sold in Norway where we have a «nominal» 250W limit? Because the bike requires less than 250W when pedalling with your hand? The sellers are open with that it uses more in the hills where torque sensor is activated more.
long time and current cyclist and new trucker . Kyle this video is a Great Public Service . like to see many more of these for the obvious reasons you stated of every party from police to drivers to riders Not knowing the rules of the road or most importantly : How to be Safe
Same, I got 300 miles on mine and soooo many times already people stop to check my bike when I go by. I get a lot of compliments on it as well even when I'm going fast.
I'm new to ebikes and i didnt even know there were laws different than manual pedal bikes until i saw one of your videos. Mine is a class 2 and made sure i know the laws just in case i would happen to be pulled over. I even screenshotted the law to my phone in case such an incident happens. I dont intend on breaking any laws on my ebike as im only using it to commute to and from work for now. I live in PA but from what ive seen, many of the laws are very similar from state to state.
@@bobravenscraft5376 Speed limits using and not using the pedals, wattage, and class descriptions all seem to be the same. Which laws are you referring to?
I have over 12,000 miles on my e-bike. What I have observed in Arizona is that the police really don't care so long as you aren't disturbing traffic and or behaving in an obviously dangerous manner. That probably changes a little bit when you're in state or county or city parks. Park rangers have specific rules they need to enforce.
@@wturber Canadian here; just passed 31 000kms on my e-bike - couldn't agree more! Don't behave in such a way as to attract attention from law enforcement and you won't be troubled.
For the first one, In a lot of places bikes are not required to stop at stop signs, so the rider and cop were probably both unsure. Especially if they're near a city line where the rules might change.
It's ironic hearing her say "You're supposed to know the law" all while only having a basic understanding of it herself. Or maybe they intentionally word it for their purposes in the moment.
HER POINT is being ignorant of the law isnt an excuse for breaking a law, her stance isnt to harass but to ensure safety for all so if she errs in reciting a law she's doing it from that stance of safety, WHEREAS modifying these things to KNOWINGLY subvert laws and regulations is being criminal-just sayin'
The one riding the ebike is responsibility to know what laws/rules/regs apply. That is the rider's responsibility. Not, "Oh, I didn't know or realize" when stopped. Take responsibility for own actions.
@@People_R_Foolish I'm very respectful with the way I ride around people but I do as I please. What are they going to do about it? Give me a ticket? Okay.
@@samamsterdam4301exactly. I usually pass people at walking speed-maybe a mile or two over. Most of the motorists share the road but the pedestrians are the ones that normally bitch up a storm.
Technically. Anyone with machine knowledge can build an electric scooter, electric bike, electric motorcycle, and even an electric car. Just buy the parts, and the batteries, design, and fabricate the frames, fairings and body yourself.
But its not "legal", you have to be a big manufacturer and go thru expensive processes to approve it. In other words: If they cant tax you and steal your money, you are not allowed to do anything
These cops need to catch the real criminals! Asking if your electric bike from Amazon has insurance and a plate is ridiculous! Go find the impaired drunk driver's!
Well you have to understand, and this is a disturbing truth, but it's all about shaking down people for money. It's not about keeping the public safe from "dangerous bicycles", or anything else. It's all about the money, and that's just a fact. It's so much easier and cheaper for a cop to shake down a cyclist, than it is to stop drunk drivers or chase down real criminals. That's just how it is, unfortunately.
@@trevorjameson3213 It's not about a shake down for money. A fine is really the only "stick" the state has for minor crimes like traffic infractions. Maybe, you can suggest an alternative punishment? Jail? Community service? Public shaming? Make a suggestion.
I’ve driven motorcycles for 37 yr I got my frst e bike last year .treat you’re cycle bike like you’re driving a motorcycle . And you will not be putting you’re life in danger .you are on a road with threats off death all around you . Also you are using a bike that is way heavier than a normal bike so killing others is very possible .Stay safe
If the government wants to control the use of these vehicles on public roads, then the GOVERNMENT should have defined what IS and IS NOT allowed, and anything imported from CHINA or any other country that does not conform to the allowed specs should NOT be unloaded from shipping containers. You cannot allow ANYTHING to be unloaded, and sold to the public, and then come back and say, "These are illegal." The government allowed them into the country. The government allowed them to be sold in retail establishments. The government allowed the public to purchase them without any license, or permit, or ANY other restrictions. This E-bike chaos was CAUSED by the U.S. Government.
In idaho, you can ride on any public road and sidewalk with bicycles and e-bikes, and you are not required to stop at red lights or stop signs. Very liberal and user friendly to cyclists.
You missed many key points.... 1st most of the bikes in this post would not qualify as an ebike in idaho, or anywhere... 2nd, an ebike can only ride on the sidewalk, without using "any" motorized assistance.... 3rd ebikes (and bicycles) still have the duty to yield, at red lights or at stop signs.... So for example, if a rider has a red light and they choose to not yield and another vehicle hits them, that had a green light, the bike rider is still liable, for causing the accident... So yes it is more liberal for ebike riders, but its not a free for all....
This is not new for cyclists in general. Actually it seems more and more people are incline to feel it is ok to make up your own rules as you go. I have been an avid cyclist since the early 70's, now I take advantage of electric assist. In my opinion, if we don't align ourselves with some formal set of rules our roadways will appear like those we see in 3ed world news clips. In my car I never proceed immediately after I get a green light. More and more I look both ways multiple times cause in our community we seem to have a 'stopping for red lights is optional' law.
Why as a cop would you even enforce stuff so petty? is there some way their bosses find out? because if i were a cop i would just flat out pretend i dont see them because enforcing nearly any law about them is dumb.
19:24 The way they get around mens rhea in Australia is by having all traffic offences strict liability. Because we're a tyrannical state where you have to pretty much consider infringements for using the road as extra road tax and set aside funding for it (up to $4K per police stop is a useful metric based on my experience as a motorcyclist (not many two wheelers in AU, and police hate your guts)).
Very interesting and useful video. As an aside: There has been a battle between bicycles and automobiles since the motorcar was invented over who has the right to roadways, although many car makers started off as bicyclists (Henry Ford, for one). While bikers and ebikers clearly need to follow the law, the roads are for all forms of transportation: automobiles, bikes, ebikes, electric unicycles, and (yes!) pedestrians. Cars in spite of their mass and speed don't own the road. Bicyclists pay taxes for road construction, too. This is an issue of mobility equality. If you don't feel safe riding in the streets of your community complain to your leaders. There are ways to make the streets safe for everyone.
When I stop my ebike at a crosswalk they get confused so I tell them that they’re pedestrians and have the right of way in a crosswalk. They always thank me. I always thank the person who stops when I’m in a crosswalk…the problem is that this is usually about the twelfth vehicle and the first one to stop.
@@ronj5485 There's a book covering that entitled "Roads Were Not Built for Cars," by Carlton Reid. It's not a quick read either. He goes into detail with fun facts you can bring up in conversations. Summary: first: animal trails. Next: Roads for Roman armies to travel. Next: trails for horses, wagons and stage coaches. Next: roads went almost unused with the invention of the railroad. Next: upper class bicyclists took to the neglected roads and demanded better riding surfaces. Next: bikes are pushed off into the gutters by the automobile. Next: bicycles weave between cars permanently stopped in a global traffic jam shouting back "I told you so," over their shoulders. (That last piece is just speculation on my part.)
I live in Delaware and lots of the roads are high speed and narrow with little or no bike lanes at all. My buddy who is a paramedic says bicyclists are killed more than anything in our area because of these issues. The roads get so narrow its best to just avoid certain roads all together
@@Rick-fe8xn Which is a story I'm sure is repeated all over America. So who is the villain here: automobiles or bicycles? Don't blame the bicyclists because they are the victims. We have made our culture automobile addicted. And we can unmake it. There were cities before there were cars. Roads were paved and improved because of bicyclists. Wealthy bicyclists wanted a smooth path to ride on before cars were invented, so they lobbied until they got them. Cars are killing us with the mass and speed, they're killing us with their climate changing exhaust, they're killing us with their thermal radiation (they contribute to the thermal domes which are boiling our cities). Everyone has a right to the roads because we all pay taxes for those roads. There are ways to make roads safe for cars (well, EVs) and bicycles, but we need the political will to see that those ways are implemented. There are plenty of videos on the subject here on RUclips. You can start with "Not Just Bikes." It will open your eyes.
A random note. When I was 14 I pulled a Peugeot 103 out of the junkyard. A moped is not required by law to be registered however you may if you'd like. A scooter requires a m2 along with mini motos 125-250cc's
Yeah it's called hypocrisy, his truck is probably capable of 95mph. Will he drive that speed on the trail? Probably not. But the guy on the surron wasn't doing 50 either. He was going as fast as a analog bike would, so where is the problem...
I'm so glad I live in Texas never once seen a cop interact with someone on a bike unless they were in some sort of accident. All these regulations are insane.
Same here, I live in Dallas, and ride my e-bike all over town, on all the hike and bike trails, everywhere! And I have never once seen or heard of a cop harassing someone on an e-bike. Sometimes I go over to Fort Worth and ride with my friends because Fort Worth has great bike trails too. Even there, never seen a cop bothering e-bikers. I'm not even sure if either city has regulations for e-bikes. Never heard of it until I saw this video.
@@trevorjameson3213 if everybody is respectful I don't see why cops would start arresting people. It was the same for dirt bike until some dbag started destroying property.
Please look up common law. The right for a person to travel. If I understand correctly our constitution or bill of rights allows a person to travel without vehicle license, drivers license, or insurance.
I have a 350W that is my wheelchair in bicycle form. My fourth heart attack was in the widow maker so I can no longer walk up hills. I can go all day long on a flat surface. The local police know that I’m disabled and that my bike is a method of overcoming my mobility issues. And it’s a fun new habit!😊
Best Wishes and Best of Luck to you. I have heart issues myself. Your comment reminds me of a disabled guy that would ride his horse to get groceries and run errands. His horse learned to stop for red lights.
@7:36 "You're supposed to know the law!" right after she quotes CVC 406, which has nothing to at all to do with registering them or having an M2 endorsement. It has to do with manufacturers providing a disclosure that your e-bike may not be covered by your auto insurance. It doesn't even mention licensing or endorsements.
In EU bikes are limited to 250 Watts and up to 25 km/h assist. Everything above can't use roads for bikes and have to be registered (with plate) and you have to pay third-party liability insurance (like 20$/year).
You have to stop at stop signs in most states. There are only a couple of states that allow the "Idaho stop law" which allows bikes to use stop signs as a Yield. The problem with city planners is they put bike routes on streets with lots of stop signs. I had a route to work where the bike route had 35 stop signs vs the street with 13 stop lights in the parallel route.
0:50 some states have different laws. Oregon stop signs are treated as a yeld on bikes not a stop. There are also offroad licenses and plats for ATVs that would also be a way to use them but not on any public highways.
The quest for more ebike power and speed as marketing tools combined with riders determined to piss people off is going to result in all of us getting denied the right to ride our ebikes on lots of locations currently open to us.
They need to stay off the ORV trails and out of the ORV parks unless they buy a ORV Tag. Us dirt bikers have to pay a yearly fee to ride trails on non private property!
@@patrickday4206 The police ticket the rider or the driver of the cart.. and sometimes impound the carriage or cart- Have a talk sometime with any sheriff or deputy in an Amish area?
these surron bikes are SHIPPED with crank pedals fitted with pegs stowed somewhere underneath the seat. At the bottom level they're pedelecs which are extremely limited as to their permitted power just about anywhere (and a top speed of 28mph), same as petrol powered mopeds such as pedal-and-pops (read: Honda PC50, &c.). Surrons are 2,000W BASE. Capable of speeds of 60+mph. so even with functional pedals fitted they're still not legal as pedelecs.
I remember when mopeds used to only go slightly faster than a regular bicycle & to be termed a moped it would be a bicycle with a motor attached. As for who’s clueless, I think most riders are clued up but to get out of trouble they may pretend to be clueless whereas a lot of cops are definitely clueless, certainly here in the UK.
Where I live, it doesn’t matter if you have pedals. Class and motor restrictions are a thing here but what matters more than anything is top speed. Over 30 miles in Austin and you need a license and to get it registered and have plates. Also some places do require a license for dirt bikes over 50cc but not necessarily registration or plates.
Those reckless ebike riders make most of the good ebikers a bad name. Please obey the rules ebikers to be safe and avoid accidents. Remember, you are with a heavier vehicles.
I've been riding bikes all my life. Never used a car, because I've noticed that too many people driving DON'T even look both ways before moving forward. I "need" to constantly ride around the back of someone's car to avoid them hitting me.
@@chris135x I have had the same problems with distracted & lackadaisical motorists🥵😡. When you think about it , cyclists (no electric motors) are basically 97% a pedestrian, where as roller bladers would be 98%, in which cases you just round up and just say PEDESTRIANS. 👍
Too much government interference. A license or a permit just means they have taken away your rights and then you have to petition the government for those rights they took. When I had a moped, it was the same as a bicycle and didn't need a license. Confiscation is absurd in a case like this.
registering your ebike is INSANE. registration gives title to the public trust allowing them to regulate its use. unregistered you own your bike privately and travel upon it per your rights to travel. understand the difference between operating a vehicle and travelling! me personally i travel in or on my vehicles. they are limited to regulating commercial activity. called lacking competence. thanks for playing.
Most e-bikes and escooters are unable to register. I have an escooter and I ran the VIN number. Comes up as “unrecognized vehicle “. In NYS, on the DMV website, it clearly states “electric scooters can not be registered but may still be operated on some streets”. Then it breaks it down-streets with a speed limit of 30mph or less, scooter must be a maximum of 100lbs or less, a maximum speed of 20mph and 750 watts or less.
Most? Hardly. Driver's routinely break traffic laws. So do many cyclists. It's just the kind of thing people tend to do. They do what they think is expedient and not "that" unsafe and largely ignore the law except when they think it might really cost them some money.
Have you seen an ebike / law enforcement interaction you'd like me to cover? Post the link below!
Good to see you back. Hope all is well. Maybe you could interview the grass valley police and get their take on ebikes. What is the general sentiment of local police towards ebikes. Do they Love em? Hate em? Indifferent? Or...maybe you don't want to interview the local police. ;-)
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Definition of driver (blacks law): someone engaged in commerce.
Were these guys getting paid?
Means of conveyance is not specified in the 4th amendment because it makes zero difference.
License, registration, insurance, that's all for commerce. Precedent has been set.
Do you have 2 YoutTube accounts Im confused if the one that replied to my comment on here is a a scammer, their channel name is similar to yours and same avatar
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@@alphonsebreaux4735 Its like people are commenting after me right away to make sure nobody sees my valid points made in comments
I love that when challenged by the cop for breaking the law twice, the "defence" was to admit to having broken the law many more times.
As a rule, you should never talk to the police. The only exception is when you've witnessed a crime, in which case you should DEFINITELY not talk to the police.
They are from califurnia
The land of lies and excuses from the puke-face people...
Well the cop is wrong about stopping at a red light is safe. It’s more unsafe to be stopped in the middle of the road on a bike someone could easily rear end you
@@daily6633 oh come on! Running red lights is way more dangerous than stopping at them. Don't misconstrue the truth.
@@raiden72 well the truth isn’t always so certain.
Love how the second guys first instinct when caught committing a crime is to admit to committing many past crimes.
You must just ❤ idiots 😂😂😂
Doesn't common sense state not to incriminate yourself? That really seems like a good idea.
The claimed 750 w with MC cop telling him to hit the bike lane, did so becausecough cough 750/w wink wink nudge nudge, bicycles are illegal to ride on a i believe the cop said "Freeway", Indicating they were on an interstate highway where in most states walking and bicycles are prohibited from traveling.
Traffic infractions.....crimes are actually felonies with a victim.
Sounds like an excuse people that loot walmart regularly would say. "No one has stopped us before."
Cop:”I just saw you blowing through two red lights in a row”
Rider”yes officer I do this all the time”
😂
I couldn't stop laughing at this point...
Idiots!!!!!
HahHa its a brilliant response.
IF WE DON'T COME CLOSE TO OBEYING LAWS WE WILL BE REGULATED MORE AND MORE. People blowing through lights/stop signs is making more regulation more likely.
Everything will be regulated more and more. Unless the people stand up for themselves.
Yeah it’s too late. There are too many kids with E bikes not to mention all the electric scooters. When I say kids I mean people in their 20s they don’t act rational
In Europe cyclists are allowed to treat red lights as a yield
As many different laws as there are communities. Washington State, heck just about every state in the West of the U.S. says cyclists can treat stop as yield.
Anybody blowing through them DGAF in general and is already breaking the law.
Bad people on ebikes will eventually ruin it for us all once the laws catch up with technology.
Bad people with guns are already doing it for law abiding citizens taking away our ability to defend ourselves and our family. So yeah I'd say your right. Seems like bad people are running alot of things for good people now
They can make rules for anything it's a joke
Weak pansies who “follow the rules” will ruin it for those who understand how stupid excessive regulations are
Ha ha excuses for more infringement. Enforce the law as written, no need for more rules
You are absolutely correct my friend it's the old few bad apples scenario, trouble is once the cops start chasing ebike riders they will also target plain pushbike riders scooter riders all because a few riders like that idiot that does it all the time brings the cops focus on themselves,and therefore everybody else besides,
and here i am even adding turn signals to my ebike just to be more compliant
Funny you mentioned turn signals. Turn signals was one of the musts I had to have when shopping for an escooter. Well, I got what I wanted and now I barely use them! 😂
Good move!
Good job Jason. Watch your back and install a rear view. I installed my cell phone camera so the "authorities" could use what I'm not only seeing behind me, but filming when they come to pick up my lifeless body.
I remember the “drone” community going through the same similar issues as more people started to fly them and more people became aware of them. Every week new video of Bad actors hitting skyscrapers or flying over concerts and games and crashing into crowds, even flying around trying to film landing airplanes at an airport, I wish we had someone like this spreading the information and calling out the wrong party not just the opposite party of who their own beliefs.
Hopefully since you don’t have a FAA type of administration that can make new rules and enforce them unchecked, your community won’t have to go through the ping pong of over correcting, at one point it was technically illegal to fly a paper airplane inside your house as they stated all space above the ground is controlled airspace by the FAA and any flying vehicle intentionally put into that airspace had to adhere to all FAA rules. Sir, how do we stay above the 400ft minimum flight altitude for all aircraft but stay below the 400 maximum for RC air craft? Lol Any new tech will have its growing pains so again it’s nice to see videos like this!
Good analogy
hi, im a drone guy and my dream was to fly over the grand canyon or to get an eye level shot of Mt Rushmore.
but those jerks ruined it for me. now National Parks are a no-go for drones. stupid noobs cant keep up with thier birds and i bet their e waste now pollutes the beautiful parks.
i also got myself into trouble cuz apparently flying over ANY federal property is illegal, like a Federal Army Corps of Engineers Dam.
I live in Louisiana so I always look for spots up and down the Mississippi River, and found the ACE River control structures time and time and time again. 😅
i just didnt post my videos cuz
1) its illegal
2) they only gave me a warning
3) they can use your videos to send a citation
4) i dont wanna let real terrorists use my footage as scout material on how to do their illicit and nefarious deeds.
I love my country for its beauty and would hate to help some jerk hurt my country.
I'm still blushing from the last time I called a Drone a Drone in front of a group of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Enthusiasts.
Bingo, I just made that analogy in another comment.
Thank you for pointing out blatant obvious illegal riding habits, that put everyone, riders pedestrians and drivers at risk. Riding conciously bad will lead to greater restrictions on all E-Riders.
They ain't going to be happy until they even got you a license plate on her rear ends of her butts and tell him we have to license us for walking next I'm sick of it it's not fair it's against our country Tuesday right can't have any friends anymore I just hate this government we got they should be thrown in jail they are bunch of lions and I'm supposed to buy better life that they passed when they are doing all this treason against our country but get it I don't believe the new laws I don't believe in them and I'm not going to buy them so they can go break this house
@@randymiltner4188 Possibly, instead of going the way of more laws and or plates - the answer may be to restrict age for E-Riders to 19 or 21?
Assuming older riders will ride more responsibly than most younger riders.
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meh, bikes are fun and class 2 for a teen as a low stakes ATV?
is that really that dangerous?
also i blame the guys in their 20s (or 20s mentality) they are legal adults that still do childishly dangerous acts. so basically a blanket law has lots of cracks for error while denying safe responsible and supervised teens as an outright illegal activity by your reasoning.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
These restrictions are coming regardless. Let us not pretend it's because of this.
Having pedals is NOT a requirement in many states. It is the rated top speed that makes a difference. In California, the state defines 3 classes of electric bikes: Class I is for pedal assist with a maximum of 20 mph electric assist. Class II is for bikes that provide electric power whether the rider is pedaling or not, but stops providing power when the speed reaches 20 mph. Class III is for bikes that continue providing electrical power up to 28 mph. I am not sure what the local rules were on that path.
Yah I have seen some crazy stuff in my area. I am in a city on the west coast of Canada. A few ppl on bikes, not ebikes, but normal bikes get sideswiped in my neighborhood by hit and runs. It happens a couple times a year. Most of them were shift workers returning after dark. In each case they were wearing full safety gear and were lit up like christmas trees. One guy was screaming in pain as I called 911 and when the police responded the first thing they asked him was how much he had to drink and did he know that bicycles cause a lot of damage to cars on a regular basis. They delayed care to breathalyze him and search him for drugs. This guy was I found out later a pharmacist who rode his bike to and from work because it was the only way for him to get any exercise. The cops treated him like a drug addict/criminal and had no sympathy saying if he drove this would not have happened. Cops had zero interest in his description of hit and run car saying it was his fault. Not an ebike story but typical attitude of cops in my area.
Very sad story, wish we can work together to improve our attitude of using a bike as a point a to point b method.
Vancouver? I heard this happens too often 😒😒
had similar experience from the police in my area.
I live in Western NY and the problem on the road is that recently there are a lot of people that don't drive their cars the right way. And there are a lot of bicyclists that don't follow the rules of the road. It makes it difficult to ride safely anywhere.
Philly has the same problem but these same people get stopped in droves when the leave the city.
Not just in western NY. I live down on Long Island and drivers are driving like mad max running red lights, passing on the dirt, over medians, through fences. I never thought I would see stuff like this but that's how it is now. As for bikes, most of the people who ride on the roads over here are even worse than the bad drivers. Not following the rules of the road is one thing but around here they ride in groups harassing and damaging cars driving on the road, even swerving in front of oncoming cars and laughing as they skid to avoid hitting people. I really don't feel safe on the road anymore on a bike or in a car.
That isn't just a west New York problem, here in Australia they passed a law where a driver cannot be closer than a metre (yard) to a cyclist , I get people coming within inchs of me all the time ,it's like covid sent everybody crazy or something, it's very frightening, when a truck mirror for example misses you by three inchs as happened two days ago, I don't want to have near death experiences whenever I commute,
@@2_Trillion_galaxies Lmao looks like the spam bots want to give you a consolation prize
@@remembertotakeshowerspleas355 I don't fall for that crap,
In Denver Colorado you don’t actually have to stop at stop signs on bicycles. You can just slow down to (it’s either 15 or 5mph) and proceed if clear. It basically becomes a yield sign.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse!
Unless you are LAW enforcement, with qualified immunity!
Why aren’t the the laws defined by now? I read that in California the power of total output over 750 is needed to be registered. But regardless of that , bike riders have the idea of the motion inspires constant movement without interruption. Even though laws state must be observed by everyone no matter what.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse but knowing the law better than them and skating the line of legality and being able to quote it and see steam coming out of their ears is priceless.
@@DustinLKimble I had a revenue rat pull me over on my motorcycle when i had it. Right away he was a typical egomaniac with an attitude. Sorry but I cant see directly behind me on a bike so yeah he followed me for a while until I turned and saw his lights. He came rushing back up wanting to know why I didnt notify him of something. Sorry with his attitude i wasnt giving him any more info then I had to. Would it have been a courtesy? Of course. But you start things off with an attitude im protecting myself. I quoted the law verbatim and to him and stated that I had to know the laws better than the idiots trying to enforce them to ensure my rights werent infringed. He came back with my license. I asked where my ticket was. He stated he was letting me off. I was like oh, so you made a call and discovered that I was in fact correct, yet refused to offer an apology for your attitude. And people wonder why the blue coats are despised so much.
@@MysticalDragon73 "revenue rat" 😂 That's the first time i hear this one.
@TwinShards well that's what they are. They just answer to their masters vs serving the people
Daniel is right on. If ebikers do not follow the rules there will be more rules that will make if worse for all of us.
why then would they follow more rules?
If the rules are clear and known, violating them would get your bike taken from you. They could also enforce against the sellers, who are lying their asses off selling lots of these “ebikes” as class 2 or 3 compliant, while giving people easy work arounds to unlock what they paid for.
How about the cops get more strict. Dude blowing lights should have gotten a HUGE fine
I don't know. I'd say the government can and will come up with laws and regulations no matter what the ordinary people do.
@@susanmack8752 i love you susan 😂😂🔥🔥🔥
12:39 "He said how many watts is it and I said Its 750"
"Is it 750?"
"seven thousand five hundred..."
So he wasn’t lying 😂. He said seven fifty. Just left off the last zero😂
To be fair they do come limited from the factory to 1000w basically 750 which makes them top out at the legal ebike speed you have to restrict them to get the wattage
OH? A brainiac in the group of HATERS.
@@grazz7865 7500 is not 750!
It's so strange to me that these dirt roads are off limits to ebikes and then comes along a pick up truck, like wtf?
It's not about the bike persay but having a tag on a state or federal road probably. In the forest here you can't ride a dirtbike except in certain area and can only cross the road to follow the trail. Now I have a dirtbike with a tag & can ride anywhere on the roadway.
@@TraderRoss pay to play in THE LAND OF THE FEE
Not in a California State park, those SUR Ron riders knew better.
@@willrobertson826 Pretty much. It's sad that people are genuinely happy with paying the government just to do things like ride a bike.
@@willrobertson826 That's right, it's really all about the shakedown. Honestly, that's all it's really about.
I see so many ebike videos of people running stops, signal lights and weaving in and out of traffic. Gonna ruin it for all of us!
I totally agree with you. However, Portland, Or. they have changed the law and allow bicycles to by pass stop signs. How stupid is that.?
@@orvjudd1383 That sounds almost like a sinister pre-emptive strike against ebikes. By making that "legal", they may be trying to encourage riders to do just that, then brutal crashes becomes inevitable, and the incidents spark lawmakers into cracking down on "reckless riding" and possibly requiring licensing and registration for anything stronger than a 250w.
@@orvjudd1383 It makes sense for bicycles. It takes a lot longer and is a lot more effort for a bicycle rider to stop and start at a stop sign than it takes for an e-bike rider or motorist.
We need to advocate for more yield signs. Arbitrary stop signs are asking to get disregarded.
Amazing video! Thank you for promoting education on e-bike laws for both the riders and the officers. Keep it up! You got a new loyal subscriber 🎉
At 8:50 the guy with the pedals is known as "The Fricken Shredder" and his bike is a CabMotorworks Eagle with a 10,000 W motor. It is a class 4 bike.
Yeah I know who you're talking about he's kind of a middle-aged guy that hangs out with a bunch of 20 somethings guys. I don't think there's any such thing as a class 4 e bike.
@@Hoggdoc1946 : Actually there is such a thing as a class 4 ebike, I own one. The "Fricken Shredder" owns the "Eagle", I own the "Recon". Both of which are class 4 ebikes, made by the same company: Cabmotorworks.
The “pedals” are a joke. I laugh when I see someone “pedaling “ slowly. Not a drop of sweat on his face and the bike is doing about 50mph! 😂
When I bought my first 10 speed racer bicycle in NY back in 1979 I was told bicycles must ride with traffic and obey the same rules as a vehicle. It hasn't changed that I'm aware of.
And that’s the rub these days. When you have no bike paths and ride on the road that’s generally the rules but so many people don’t follow the rules
That is generally true. But there are exceptions and special cases that apply to bicycles. And those exceptions and special cases will vary depending on the state or the local municipality.
@@brianwightman218 They generally DIE OFF REAL QUICK.
Everyone skirts the law in one way or another . It this case you are gambling you won’t get caught or have to lie to an officer who knows the rules . Officers don’t like to be lied to .
it hasnt, but the traffic is much worse, and im worried about getting killed on many many roads by a driver texting.
In so glad your unbiased and willing to call idiots out as idiots lol❤
Love how cops say that ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it, but they are ignorant of the law while enforcing it.
Well said!
They make shit up as they go. Call them out on the BS!
Some police Don't know the laws! They just think "you are in the Wrong", 'just stop that!'. I was pulled over by a 'police officer' and told to "to stop using the sidewalk. But there a Sign that says "Bikes Must Use sidewalk".
At the end of the day, all the bikers WERE in the wrong though... They knew something was up. So.. these bikers should have been punished but cops are too nice
That's why there cops, still ruin your day, write you a ticket so doesn't matter. You have to respect them like no other. Pray they let you go with a warning ⚠️
Funny how when you don't know the law and break the law then "ignorance is no excuse" but when the cops don't know the law and they violate your rights then they're protected by "qualified immunity".
I guess ignorance of the law *is* an excuse if you're a cop. 🤷
The thing is you couldn't take that ebike and use it to get a motorcycle license. You would have to have a actual motorcycle to acquire a motorcycle license.
You can rent a 250cc scooter to get a motorcycle licence
In PA, at least a few years back, you could register (for free) for the msf course & they loan you a 250cc moto & helmet for the training & riding test.
If a vehicle requires a license than vehicle can be legally used for the road test. This is true even for CDL and I had a really rare type of CDL due to my knowledge of this law. I had a CDL class A with no airbrake
BECAUSE you have to ride on the road with the Traffic. E Bikes don't go there; yet.
@@hotshotnewengland I have CDL(Class1 & AIR). (I needed to take a separate test for a MOTORCYCLE license).I am licensed to drive anything with a lower Class#. big truck with no air is class 2, moving van Class 3, Taxi Class 4 Passenger car 5/// Motorcycle is Class 6(in a different class by itself)
. Does not matter your knowledge, you have to prove you can drive it.
Starting in 2020, a person riding a bicycle may treat a stop sign or flashing red light as a yield sign.
Staying efficient, while staying safe - it’s another way Oregonians stand out!
People on bicycles may treat a stop sign or flashing red light as a “Yield” sign, but make sure to slow and check for traffic that has the right of way. You must stop if necessary to prevent a crash (ORS 814.414, 814.416). Bicyclists must stop at steady red lights (standard traffic signal).
That makes sense. A lot of fender benders happen against cars stopped at stop signs, mainly because so many people are texting and driving. A fender bender type hit against a car, no big deal, but against a bicycle can result in a serious injury.
This was fun. As a lifetime motorcycle, bicycle, and now eBike (Class 2) rider I enjoyed this video. CHP motors are absolutely the best police. By far. I have worked in State Parks and Rangers are variable (like most police). A few are OK, but many are on authority trips and clueless.
However, it is people like these guys on the high power Sarons hauling ass in parks and offroad areas (not to mention traffic) going 30, 40mph on bicycle trails, etc. that get all ebikers in trouble with new city / county / park etc. laws. They then start with laws like this Irvine one: "No motor powered vehicles" and we are all left out with the jerks.
Agree. I have my moto endorsement, but I'd never trot that out as an excuse to shred the public park's trails with a class 3 e-"bike." When I mountain bike, I EARN it, motherfucker! Let's call them what they are: pussified motorcycles!
Good. Ban all E-bike posers.
You can do 30 on a regular bike, and 40 if the hill is steep enough. Should be fine on an ebike
@@chemical2401I’m sayin.
God that was blatant, running through the Stop sign with barely a pause. He did it right after complaining about someone car rider's lack of a turn signal. The cop was being super nice to the ebike rider.
Too nice.
Trying to get my first bike and I'm glad I found your channel!
Fun clips with a healthy side of helpful facts!
Ebike rider etiquette is something I talk about all the time. There's a large group of riders that know they are illegal and ride as if they are on a class 2 or 3 but clearly are not. I'm pretty sure that anyone that purchases a suron clips the wire. It's not a bicycle, and it's barely a moped if left as stock out of the box. We have 2 ebikes, an ariel rider x-class and an aventon aventure. We ride responsibly, obey the traffic laws and other people. But I see a lot of riders in my area that do not, just plain hoolaganizm. These are the riders that can ruin ebiking for the rest of us. I've had a lot of good interactions with the police in my area, and I'm not afraid to educate them either, it helps to earn their respect. I'll say that this topic needs to be discussed a lot more. If your riding a bike that can go 40 mph or 50 mph or more it's not a class 2 or 3 ebike anymore, so license it as a moped or motorcycle. Here in Michigan I think a 3 year moped registration is only $20. I love riding my ebike and I pray that it doesn't get messed up by the illegal riders.
Same here I've have two e-bikes got my first one about five years ago a Pedego Platinum interceptor. Bye looking at it people just think if a cruiser style bicycle. And I use to be able to ride down to Hermosa beach and ride on the bike path along the coast Ethier all the way pass dockwiler beach pass LAX. Our ride to The start of the bike path at Torrance beach never had any issues with life guards or police. But then The Covid lockdown hit.and at that time my disability was starting to make it a little harder to ride as it wasn't the step thur type frame. But then I had come across a few e-bikes RUclips channels. Were they would have a minimum of a half dozen riders. Many times dozens of them on their Super73's , electric skateboards, electric one wheelers, riding all over LA, Yes many sort of abaied the law sort of .then they started hitting the bike path in long beach, then one guy's channel showed them riding on the bike path down here was at least a couple dozen. And of course they were riding crazy most at least. It ended up getting so bad they pretty much then Banned or are still trying to competently from the bike path. Found that out the hard way when I started my ride from Torrance beach planning to go all the way to Lax and then come back. So there I was doing maybe 15 mph. This was a midweek day started about ten in the morning and the stretch from Torrance beach to the Redondo beach pier was as usual practically deserted just a few joggers and some of the usual Hispeed derailleur riders. Who bye the way were passing me like I was standing still 🙄.And actually just after a joke Triathlon speedster had gone flying by me . I looked into my left side mirror and noticed a lifeguard truck coming towards me on the sand thinking nothing of it I was just puttering along at probably about twelve miles an hour. Enjoying the ride and views. When all of a sudden actually scared me a little. Because he was maybe twenty feet behind me and using his truck speaker. Telling me to pull over 🤔 . So I stopped and pulled my bike off the path into the sand. Only to have him get out and walk towards me. I was like hi what's up as he approached looking at my bike 😒.And at first was being kinda a dick bye saying I couldn't ride my ebike on the path.Now I was 63 and just cruising .And had taken this path for at least a couple years before the lockdown. Never have any problems. And Frist thing he said was you can't ride that electric bike on the bike path and go over Eight miles an hour 😲.long story short. I basically said since When because I've been riding this bike on this path for almost two years and your the first person that has ever pulled me over 😒. Now this was the first time since the lockdown I had gone on the bike path in about Six months. I even kinda laughed when he said eight miles an hour as I had just been passed by the look at me I'm a triathlete ride who was going at least twice as fast. But Apparently they are still ok to ride like that still. 😒 At least he let me go eventually but saying I had to stay under ten miles per hour, what was it I was about to say to him Eight or ten.BTW he had said it was because too many people were complaining or getting hurt due to the resent influx of electric vehicles. So I made it to hermosa pier without any other incidents except for some Karen yelled at me about a half mile from the pier walking her two dogs that I had to slowly get around as they kept trying to go across the path to to sand and a couple of just bicycle riders that had passed me had to also avoid the dog's and there leashes it looked like the second one actually turned around and said something to her but I was a couple hundred feet behind them but she did flip him of and he returned the juster 🙄. Haven't really road down there since then. But a friend of mine just got a ticket for riding his lecticxp a week ago. The lifeguard had said to me about a hundred bucks. I'll have to ask him because he said he wasn't going to pay and fight the citation. And yes this all boiled over when the Surons and the large groups showed up 😔
So i dont understand the off road issue. You dont have to register a dirt bike. Which is much heavier.
@@josephschnabel1andonly it's because the bicycle lane isn't off road. Offroad in this instance means private property or out in the cuts, not just off the street.
Oh ya, I'm sure the police love when you educate them. Police LOVE being educated by civilians... not!
No. Registering doesn’t change anything. Besides criminalizing people for not having paperwork. Makes an uneeded hurdle. Don’t go after pre crime. Make people liable after an accident.
The first one, where the rider couldn't hear the cop because he had earbuds in. That is a prime example of why using these things when controlling any vehicle increases your risk factor.
Yep. That's why I refuse to cycle with earphones, heck. Not even when walking seeing as where I live requires me to walk alongside a street. Not busy, but I still like to know when something is coming.
It’s pretty typical of old boomer riders. They think laws don’t apply to them because they’ve been driving/riding for so long.
Man that last cop is the definition of corrupt cops trying to power trip their authority. So glad there’s judges like that person that knows the types of people that work and abuse their position.
In my opinion yes traffic law's should be followed. I have been riding my etrike for 6 years now without issue. However in the last 6 months there's been several new ebikes hit the local streets of which the riders don't think the traffic law's apply to them. I say write them tickets let them pay the fines.
I "bend" the rules when I ride for my own safety.
^have to. People that don’t ride or rarely ever ride hardly understand this. It is not like a motorcycle. Bikers should be able to do as they please. However, if they cause physical harm or property damage be held liable. Like this, there’s a tall bridge going over the interstate with a sidewalk about 18” wide i know. When even walking it the rail is knee tall. Short AF. On your bike it is dangerous as cars wiz by. But it’s illegal to ride in the road. It also dangerous in the road as it very busy with no shoulder at all. But atleast if you got knocked, you wouldn’t fall over the rail to your peril. A person must block traffic, sprint, or what I do is sprint then stop to sit on the sidewalk as I watch the traffic for a break to hop back down to sprint.
Yeah I won't pay it and I have no tag so good luck to them on that 😂
The 2nd clip is NYC and began at 125th street on the east side, that same location is where a delivery rider was killed by a truck, the truck did not stop. An average of 12 people a month are killed or seriously injured in NYC on both pedal assist and self powered bikes. NYPD is currently making a big push to enforce traffic laws and even confiscating, larger electric scooter and gas powered scooters from riders and even store fronts that openly sell these illegal scooters. Just recently a mother on a unregistered gas scooter was killed while her child was injured by a vehicle backing out of their driveway in NYC. Its a huge problem here in NYC.
fwiw last week, I was almost hit, while I was walking by someone backing out of their driveway.... but not in NYC....
in my state to answer the question at 4:19 north carolina recignizes 3 types of mopeds (which includes ebikes, scooters, and eucs) type 1 mopeds are anything with less then 750 watt motors with pedal assist only, type 2 is 750 watts maximum with throttle assist, and type three is your run of the mill 50cc scooter or anything over 750 watts which by law MUST be registered with the dot and IS NOT permitted on bicycle lanes
There is a guy on youtube that goes by the name of RAW who does this kind of riding all the time, this is why communities are enacting tough e bike laws that will affect all of us e bikers and it's just not fair.
They will enact them regardless
@@BlackatchaproductionThis free country is really a fee country. They are literally fun police. If riders are safe and smart, and drivers are safe and smart, I don’t see any issues.
We should be able to ride free. All these laws and restrictions are simply retarded.
I have been riding a cargo Ebike 5 years with a Bafang BPM2 500 watt motor and no problems with the local police so far. I do pedal the bike. If they just faked it a bit nobody would have stopped them. Hand signals, stopping at stop signs, pedaling some of the time and riding at a moderate speed goes a long way.
the dad lore of the ticket saying shredding to hard lmao radical bro
First, Kyle, it is awesome seeing you here again!! Great video review of these instances. Really dislike people that give ebikes a bad reputation. I do think law officers need better training on areas such as ebikes and I have seen the same issue with drone usage as well takes about online. Great hearing and seeing you again. 🙏
In Denver, we have what they call an "Idaho stop". You can roll through an intersection without stopping as long as you follow all other traffic laws and are going under 12mph
They are trying to get a law passed in California to allow this as well.
@@megaboz42 it really makes sense, especially with non-electric bikes.
Yes, this is true. But it only applies to stop signs, not red lights. Bike rides must stop at red lights, and then may proceed if the intersection is clear. Way too many bike riders blow right through red lights.
@@topknotsrule How does being electric change it being a good idea?
Electric bikes can go slow when needed.
@@ghz24 without electric assist, it takes more physical energy to get going again after a stop. With an ebike, it's easier to get moving from stationary.
GREAT VIDEOs fyi when you do the Picture in Picture may just want to make your window a bit smaller to see the bike content- keep the videos coming love these
Weird how we're supposed to know all laws, but when a cop doesn't they have qualified immunity.🤔
Bingo
Because they are illegitimate, they only have perceived power because we the people don't use our 2nd amendment the way the founders intended. To fight tyrants on the street level
You're not supposed to know all laws. Judges don't, lawyers don't, police officers don't.
However, you're supposed to know rather basic traffic laws and/or rules if you take part in traffic.
That being said, of course there are police officers actively looking for minor bullshit. While they're technically right to do so, most will just give you a headsup, and let you go on with your day.
Then there are people like the second clip in this. He was rightfully stopped, as he rode like an asshole. Taking part in traffic involves looking out for others and yourself, or in other words: always assume everyone in traffic is an idiot, including -and especially- yourself. .
@@noneofyourbusiness4294 speaking of idiots. You never heard "ignorance of the law is no excuse" -Thomas Jefferson e.g. you must know all laws. He said it in Latin but it's not that hard to understand since most of our language is Latin based.
@@rjperkins365 way to interpret there, mate. Leniency is a thing.
If you aren't quite familiar with an unusual rule, you tend to get away with a warning. Unless you're going confrontational, as you're trying here.
Also, the quote that you brought up was never meant for minor slipups. You just wanted to sound smarter than you are.
@0:50 What state allows you to cover or plug both ears while driving anything? by far the most dangerous infraction of that encounter.
Owning an ebike seems like too much drama.
Do you know what the bike laws are where you live?
Smile and wave. Look as inconspicuous as you can, by looking as conspicuous as you can. I recommend hardcore snowboarding helmets that look like flimsy bicycle helmets, gloves, boots, and at least one item that says "DIANESE" on it. Ride/ walk/ pedal that 34-17 slowly down the sidewalk, responsibly staying away from weaving / lanesplitting the RatRace at rush hour, ... until the officer cannot see you anymore.
Then lean forward and apply throttle at will.
Living south of you in Los Angeles County, I'm pretty aware of our state's e-bike laws. With that said, I'm running a Class 3 (folding e-bike)...but it came from the distributor with a throttle. Keeping to the "spirit" of the law, while also avoiding attention, I'll ride at my street commute/cruise speed of around 20 mph (which gives me the battery/distance performance that works for me). If safe, then I'll increase my top speed as needed. FYI: I'm on the heavier side, so I've never reached 28mph on a level surface....even when pedalling (which at those speeds I'm just free spinning).
Yes I do,lol the cops said I just ha e to follow all the rules a car does and I can ride on the sidewalks.
I think my bike is illegal because it's 1,000 Watts but the fastest I ever go is 22 miles an hour probably on a good day maybe 25 with the wind at my back. I don't know the laws all of them. There is a law from the association for disability I don't know what the other is Ada where people like me can ride a bike electric where other people can not. Maybe it's lucky for me the cops don't know I haven't been pulled over yet except for at the park at Lakeside Beach New York. I have two LED lights on my bike I was riding back to my campsite there was somebody sitting there and I rode up to see who they were and I think the light shined in their eye and it was the part police. They were behind me so I stopped and they went by me and then they were sitting at the end shining their lights in my face I got lost finally I got back to my campsite and he told me I can't ride my e-bike at a state Park. I looked up the laws and I called his boss and his boss told him not to bother me anymore I only have one leg. After he followed me all that ways he says oh you only have one leg like he couldn't see my crutches sticking out of it and I obey the laws of stopping at stop signs. Except some red lights where I live they stay red for like 15 minutes and I can't stand there on one leg for that long. I'm nearly positive the people was B like this this or Ron's are going to get make it so I could not ride an e-bike legally anymore without a license. People going in giant groups of 100 it's not good. I wish you got the video of the one kid riding wheelies down the street going 50 on a Citron he could die someday. Riding an e-bike is just like riding a motorcycle they don't see you or a bicycle. I have a lot of lights on my bike. I think some police don't even know that it's legal to ride without a license on some of the e-bikes. I was looking to get a scooter that goes 17 Mi an hour and the DMV says you need a license that was before this I don't know if you can ride a scooter that only goes 17 Mi an hour because it's not an e-bike and it doesn't have pedals probably not. I was so damn happy when that law changed so I can ride my bike. I can't afford a car in insurance and all that. Sometimes I go on the sidewalk because on Main Street where I live I could die riding down the bike trail if you saw it you're going down the bike trail you look and there's a curb that is 18 in high in front of you and you have to go around it to the left into traffic so that's not my fault I write down the sidewalk and if they don't like it oh well that's the way I feel if I want to die I'll ride down the bike lane where I live. I would be lying if I get a sticker that says it's a Class 2 because it's 1,000 Watts but I don't understand why because it only goes 22 miles an hour cuz I don't pedal maybe it could go 28. For what I use my bike for I needed power to make it up hills with a wagon and camping gear. I'd like to see more videos like this. Is it true the guy from Propel in New York City had a lot to do with making e-bikes legal so they can use them to deliver pizzas and stuff in New York City and it also saves on pollution? I think it is and I'm thankful for that man. Yeah how we going to stop these people from screwing it up for everyone cuz that's what always happens one of these people is going to die riding wheelies down the road and I'm not going to get to ride my e-bike again on the road unless I have a license after they're done or maybe not at all.
@@LetArtsLive yeah you gotta check with tou city you live in. I dont think that is fair either because then you go ride with a buddy and the laws are all different. My city told me as long as i abide by the rules if driving a car i am legal
Yes. Plenty of Bicycle Riders think they don't have to stop at a stop sign, but they must abide by all the rules every other vehicle on the road does.
No that’s not true, bicycle are classified as “protected road users” and they don’t have to follow nearly as many of the laws or regulations. For example bicycles can legally ride on the shoulders, even going against traffic, where no other vehicles can.
Idk about everywhere but In Denver Colorado you don’t actually have to stop at stop signs on bicycles. You can just slow down to (it’s either 15 or 5mph) and proceed if clear. It basically becomes a yield sign.
In the USA, bicycles must follow all traffic laws regardless of whether they have a motor or not. It has always been thus!
Nope. You cannot drive a car on a sidewalk. EBike cannot be used on a highway unless bicycles are allowed.
In my state if you are on a bike you dont have to stop for a sign, you can treat them as yeild as long as there is no cross traffic.
I've had ebikes blow passed me on my KLX 300 cut through parking lots, use crosswalks, run stop signs with no turn signals. I had to pass a riding test, maintain insurance, pay yearly tags, keep my bike legal, and obey the road laws.
Big problem is that most people don't know the difference between an e bike, motorized pedal vehicle, made famous in Europe, and small motorbikes. I even get looked at weird, when I ride my 16bmph mobility scooter.
@Donald Thorpe I like your humor. My town passed a law that allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and stop lights as stop signs. I feel that is a good thing for those using peddle power.
"You're supposed to know the laws" ... and yet... the argument cops, lawyers and judges use to excuse police officers who's primary job is LAW ENFORCEMENT, to break or misinterpret the law, is that it's not their job to know every law, are allowed to "police" based on "best judgement" and rely on the courts to sort it out. We are told very specifically that we are NOT to argue with or question police officers... officers who are given a free pass to not know ALL the laws. While the attitude and outlook regarding citizens... who's primary job is NOT law enforcement, is that they are supposed to know the law! That's ass-backwards.
Wow, yeah, I'd never thought of it like that, you're spot-on with that statement.
Very good point William. Police are not required to know the law yet civilians are told in court, "Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse"!
Laws regulations and policies DO NOT TRUMP the SUPREME law of the land which IS our constitution and being ignorant of the SUPREME law of the land is inexcusable !!!
@@jeremiahdssdentmorgan3341 Laws Change... Electricity did not exist when they wrote the "Supreme Law Of The Land".! Much Less EBIKES! LMAO
@@jeremiahdssdentmorgan3341 FYI, "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" is part of the Declaration of Independence and NOT Constitutional Law....
The bike that he is riding is HPC REVOLUTION X what tops out at 65 mph
The first guy -- it depends on where you live. Here in Idaho, I do not have to stop at stop signs on my bicycle. They are treated as yields.
In California you can only get a "bike ticket", assuming you're not drunk. Bike tickets DO NOT COUNT AGAINST YOUR DRIVING RECORD.
(NO POINTS)🤓🗽👍🚴♀️🤙🎤
I got one for rolling through a stop sign went on my license by mistake and took 2 years to clear it
@@lutomson3496 wow too bad.
Glad you got that handled eventually.
In ohio you can get pts against your license on foot.
Turbo Levo is 720W peak, 660W continuous. How is this being sold in Norway where we have a «nominal» 250W limit? Because the bike requires less than 250W when pedalling with your hand? The sellers are open with that it uses more in the hills where torque sensor is activated more.
long time and current cyclist and new trucker . Kyle this video is a Great Public Service . like to see many more of these for the obvious reasons you stated of every party from police to drivers to riders Not knowing the rules of the road or most importantly : How to be Safe
I am amazed at how many drivers will yield the right of way to me at a four way stop. Waving me through with a smile when they see me stop.
Same, I got 300 miles on mine and soooo many times already people stop to check my bike when I go by.
I get a lot of compliments on it as well even when I'm going fast.
@cowboy beebop the bright daytime front light makes a difference too, I think. Learned that on Motorcycles.
You’ll be fine as long as you stay out of everyone’s way-especially pedestrians.
You are such a fine example for us all, I'll bet you believe in heaven as well. ???
The officer at the end was power tripping.
I'm new to ebikes and i didnt even know there were laws different than manual pedal bikes until i saw one of your videos. Mine is a class 2 and made sure i know the laws just in case i would happen to be pulled over. I even screenshotted the law to my phone in case such an incident happens. I dont intend on breaking any laws on my ebike as im only using it to commute to and from work for now. I live in PA but from what ive seen, many of the laws are very similar from state to state.
Laws VERY Different state to state
@@bobravenscraft5376 Speed limits using and not using the pedals, wattage, and class descriptions all seem to be the same. Which laws are you referring to?
I have over 12,000 miles on my e-bike. What I have observed in Arizona is that the police really don't care so long as you aren't disturbing traffic and or behaving in an obviously dangerous manner. That probably changes a little bit when you're in state or county or city parks. Park rangers have specific rules they need to enforce.
@@wturber Canadian here; just passed 31 000kms on my e-bike - couldn't agree more! Don't behave in such a way as to attract attention from law enforcement and you won't be troubled.
GOD Bless you Kyle and I hope to see more of you in the future, thanks for another excellent video!!!
For the first one, In a lot of places bikes are not required to stop at stop signs, so the rider and cop were probably both unsure. Especially if they're near a city line where the rules might change.
It's ironic hearing her say "You're supposed to know the law" all while only having a basic understanding of it herself. Or maybe they intentionally word it for their purposes in the moment.
HER POINT is being ignorant of the law isnt an excuse for breaking a law,
her stance isnt to harass but to ensure safety for all so if she errs in reciting a law she's doing it from that stance of safety,
WHEREAS modifying these things to KNOWINGLY subvert laws and regulations is being criminal-just sayin'
The one riding the ebike is responsibility to know what laws/rules/regs apply. That is the rider's responsibility. Not, "Oh, I didn't know or realize" when stopped. Take responsibility for own actions.
@@People_R_Foolish I'm very respectful with the way I ride around people but I do as I please. What are they going to do about it? Give me a ticket? Okay.
@@samamsterdam4301exactly. I usually pass people at walking speed-maybe a mile or two over. Most of the motorists share the road but the pedestrians are the ones that normally bitch up a storm.
This needs to be a proper series on the channel. More, please!
Technically. Anyone with machine knowledge can build an electric scooter, electric bike, electric motorcycle, and even an electric car. Just buy the parts, and the batteries, design, and fabricate the frames, fairings and body yourself.
But its not "legal", you have to be a big manufacturer and go thru expensive processes to approve it.
In other words: If they cant tax you and steal your money, you are not allowed to do anything
These cops need to catch the real criminals! Asking if your electric bike from Amazon has insurance and a plate is ridiculous! Go find the impaired drunk driver's!
its a cushy job.
drunk drivers don't make the State money.
Well you have to understand, and this is a disturbing truth, but it's all about shaking down people for money. It's not about keeping the public safe from "dangerous bicycles", or anything else. It's all about the money, and that's just a fact. It's so much easier and cheaper for a cop to shake down a cyclist, than it is to stop drunk drivers or chase down real criminals. That's just how it is, unfortunately.
@@OddBallPerformance You got that right! It's all about shaking you down for money, and that's ALL it's about.
@@trevorjameson3213 It's not about a shake down for money. A fine is really the only "stick" the state has for minor crimes like traffic infractions. Maybe, you can suggest an alternative punishment? Jail? Community service? Public shaming? Make a suggestion.
I’ve driven motorcycles for 37 yr I got my frst e bike last year .treat you’re cycle bike like you’re driving a motorcycle .
And you will not be putting you’re life in danger .you are on a road with threats off death all around you .
Also you are using a bike that is way heavier than a normal bike so killing others is very possible .Stay safe
Haha I'm on year 37 too. Began with the XR75. Keep it up!
If the government wants to control the use of these vehicles on public roads, then the GOVERNMENT should have defined what IS and IS NOT allowed, and anything imported from CHINA or any other country that does not conform to the allowed specs should NOT be unloaded from shipping containers. You cannot allow ANYTHING to be unloaded, and sold to the public, and then come back and say, "These are illegal." The government allowed them into the country. The government allowed them to be sold in retail establishments. The government allowed the public to purchase them without any license, or permit, or ANY other restrictions. This E-bike chaos was CAUSED by the U.S. Government.
In idaho, you can ride on any public road and sidewalk with bicycles and e-bikes, and you are not required to stop at red lights or stop signs. Very liberal and user friendly to cyclists.
You missed many key points....
1st most of the bikes in this post would not qualify as an ebike in idaho, or anywhere... 2nd, an ebike can only ride on the sidewalk, without using "any" motorized assistance.... 3rd ebikes (and bicycles) still have the duty to yield, at red lights or at stop signs.... So for example, if a rider has a red light and they choose to not yield and another vehicle hits them, that had a green light, the bike rider is still liable, for causing the accident...
So yes it is more liberal for ebike riders, but its not a free for all....
@@nc3826 Best to build your own, and give the cop whatever you want for specs. That, and maintain a low profile.
This is not new for cyclists in general. Actually it seems more and more people are incline to feel it is ok to make up your own rules as you go. I have been an avid cyclist since the early 70's, now I take advantage of electric assist. In my opinion, if we don't align ourselves with some formal set of rules our roadways will appear like those we see in 3ed world news clips. In my car I never proceed immediately after I get a green light. More and more I look both ways multiple times cause in our community we seem to have a 'stopping for red lights is optional' law.
Those roadways look great
Why as a cop would you even enforce stuff so petty?
is there some way their bosses find out?
because if i were a cop i would just flat out pretend i dont see them because enforcing nearly any law about them is dumb.
They don’t know the law and think that these kids are east targets. Long as you know the law you’re good.
@@StephenRain-v1u yeah but WHY do it is my question. Like why do they seam to even want to in the first place?
It won't be long before cities start requiring certified stickers to display on e-bikes stating what they are and or inspection stickers.
This was a good video. Made me realize that I know very little about the rules myself
Always good to look up your local laws on your local DMV website unfortunately.. you cannot be ignorant to the law..
There are no innocent questions with cops. I don't answer questions but I don't answer questions very politely.
"is it really 750 watts?"
"75...hundred...."
lmfao he was partially right
Doesn't matter what it is there's always someone that will ruin a good thing for everyone else.
19:24 The way they get around mens rhea in Australia is by having all traffic offences strict liability. Because we're a tyrannical state where you have to pretty much consider infringements for using the road as extra road tax and set aside funding for it (up to $4K per police stop is a useful metric based on my experience as a motorcyclist (not many two wheelers in AU, and police hate your guts)).
Very interesting and useful video. As an aside: There has been a battle between bicycles and automobiles since the motorcar was invented over who has the right to roadways, although many car makers started off as bicyclists (Henry Ford, for one). While bikers and ebikers clearly need to follow the law, the roads are for all forms of transportation: automobiles, bikes, ebikes, electric unicycles, and (yes!) pedestrians. Cars in spite of their mass and speed don't own the road. Bicyclists pay taxes for road construction, too. This is an issue of mobility equality. If you don't feel safe riding in the streets of your community complain to your leaders. There are ways to make the streets safe for everyone.
When I stop my ebike at a crosswalk they get confused so I tell them that they’re pedestrians and have the right of way in a crosswalk. They always thank me. I always thank the person who stops when I’m in a crosswalk…the problem is that this is usually about the twelfth vehicle and the first one to stop.
Roads were originally built ; for Bicycles ! the horse trails .. were too rough ; to ride on .🙂
@@ronj5485 There's a book covering that entitled "Roads Were Not Built for Cars," by Carlton Reid. It's not a quick read either. He goes into detail with fun facts you can bring up in conversations. Summary: first: animal trails. Next: Roads for Roman armies to travel. Next: trails for horses, wagons and stage coaches. Next: roads went almost unused with the invention of the railroad. Next: upper class bicyclists took to the neglected roads and demanded better riding surfaces. Next: bikes are pushed off into the gutters by the automobile. Next: bicycles weave between cars permanently stopped in a global traffic jam shouting back "I told you so," over their shoulders. (That last piece is just speculation on my part.)
I live in Delaware and lots of the roads are high speed and narrow with little or no bike lanes at all. My buddy who is a paramedic says bicyclists are killed more than anything in our area because of these issues. The roads get so narrow its best to just avoid certain roads all together
@@Rick-fe8xn Which is a story I'm sure is repeated all over America. So who is the villain here: automobiles or bicycles? Don't blame the bicyclists because they are the victims.
We have made our culture automobile addicted. And we can unmake it. There were cities before there were cars. Roads were paved and improved because of bicyclists. Wealthy bicyclists wanted a smooth path to ride on before cars were invented, so they lobbied until they got them.
Cars are killing us with the mass and speed, they're killing us with their climate changing exhaust, they're killing us with their thermal radiation (they contribute to the thermal domes which are boiling our cities). Everyone has a right to the roads because we all pay taxes for those roads. There are ways to make roads safe for cars (well, EVs) and bicycles, but we need the political will to see that those ways are implemented. There are plenty of videos on the subject here on RUclips. You can start with "Not Just Bikes." It will open your eyes.
This video is extremely educational and thanks for rating these bicycle situations with patience, objectivity and in detail
A random note. When I was 14 I pulled a Peugeot 103 out of the junkyard. A moped is not required by law to be registered however you may if you'd like. A scooter requires a m2 along with mini motos 125-250cc's
As he wasn't even on a actual paved road it was off road and one that the cop had no problem driving his vehicle on it
Yeah it's called hypocrisy, his truck is probably capable of 95mph. Will he drive that speed on the trail? Probably not. But the guy on the surron wasn't doing 50 either. He was going as fast as a analog bike would, so where is the problem...
I'm so glad I live in Texas never once seen a cop interact with someone on a bike unless they were in some sort of accident. All these regulations are insane.
Same here, I live in Dallas, and ride my e-bike all over town, on all the hike and bike trails, everywhere! And I have never once seen or heard of a cop harassing someone on an e-bike. Sometimes I go over to Fort Worth and ride with my friends because Fort Worth has great bike trails too. Even there, never seen a cop bothering e-bikers. I'm not even sure if either city has regulations for e-bikes. Never heard of it until I saw this video.
@@trevorjameson3213 Shit like this makes me want to move to texas. California fuckin sucks
A cop pulled me over on my e bike in Texas. Dude was a dumbass like every cop.
@@trevorjameson3213 if everybody is respectful I don't see why cops would start arresting people.
It was the same for dirt bike until some dbag started destroying property.
@@trevorjameson3213 state generated millions off of citations even ticketing the disabled for taking to sidewalks
Please look up common law. The right for a person to travel. If I understand correctly our constitution or bill of rights allows a person to travel without vehicle license, drivers license, or insurance.
You can indeed travel on public property but no particular means of travel is guaranteed.
Glad to see you hope you feel better
Hello
I have a 350W that is my wheelchair in bicycle form. My fourth heart attack was in the widow maker so I can no longer walk up hills. I can go all day long on a flat surface. The local police know that I’m disabled and that my bike is a method of overcoming my mobility issues. And it’s a fun new habit!😊
Best Wishes and Best of Luck to you. I have heart issues myself. Your comment reminds me of a disabled guy that would ride his horse to get groceries and run errands. His horse learned to stop for red lights.
@@timothysternling4593 that’s neat! I’m kind of afraid of horses but my daughter rescues horses and they know to stay calm around me.
@7:36 "You're supposed to know the law!" right after she quotes CVC 406, which has nothing to at all to do with registering them or having an M2 endorsement. It has to do with manufacturers providing a disclosure that your e-bike may not be covered by your auto insurance. It doesn't even mention licensing or endorsements.
These idiots spend 3 grand on an e bike only to find out they can't legally ride them on the road.
What's funny is to hear a cop say "You're supposed to know the laws" as they prove their own ignorance. 🤣
In EU bikes are limited to 250 Watts and up to 25 km/h assist. Everything above can't use roads for bikes and have to be registered (with plate) and you have to pay third-party liability insurance (like 20$/year).
You have to stop at stop signs in most states. There are only a couple of states that allow the "Idaho stop law" which allows bikes to use stop signs as a Yield. The problem with city planners is they put bike routes on streets with lots of stop signs. I had a route to work where the bike route had 35 stop signs vs the street with 13 stop lights in the parallel route.
I live in Florida. They are very lenient with the ebike rules here. However, following the rules of the road is just smart.
0:50 some states have different laws. Oregon stop signs are treated as a yeld on bikes not a stop. There are also offroad licenses and plats for ATVs that would also be a way to use them but not on any public highways.
The quest for more ebike power and speed as marketing tools combined with riders determined to piss people off is going to result in all of us getting denied the right to ride our ebikes on lots of locations currently open to us.
They need to stay off the ORV trails and out of the ORV parks unless they buy a ORV Tag. Us dirt bikers have to pay a yearly fee to ride trails on non private property!
Wait. You're telling me you actually obey the government laws?
False
bike riders, motorized or pedal bike, are required to stop for traffic lights and follow rules.. even horses have to follow traffic laws.
Good luck.
Horses have to follow traffic laws lol how do they pay tickets lol do they make them provide transportation to the courthouses. Lol
@@patrickday4206 The police ticket the rider or the driver of the cart.. and sometimes impound the carriage or cart- Have a talk sometime with any sheriff or deputy in an Amish area?
@@brotheradam lol the way it was written I was simply being jokingly playful 🤣
these surron bikes are SHIPPED with crank pedals fitted with pegs stowed somewhere underneath the seat. At the bottom level they're pedelecs which are extremely limited as to their permitted power just about anywhere (and a top speed of 28mph), same as petrol powered mopeds such as pedal-and-pops (read: Honda PC50, &c.). Surrons are 2,000W BASE. Capable of speeds of 60+mph. so even with functional pedals fitted they're still not legal as pedelecs.
I remember when mopeds used to only go slightly faster than a regular bicycle & to be termed a moped it would be a bicycle with a motor attached. As for who’s clueless, I think most riders are clued up but to get out of trouble they may pretend to be clueless whereas a lot of cops are definitely clueless, certainly here in the UK.
Make all the rules you want. They will just be more rules that arent followed.
Where I live, it doesn’t matter if you have pedals. Class and motor restrictions are a thing here but what matters more than anything is top speed. Over 30 miles in Austin and you need a license and to get it registered and have plates. Also some places do require a license for dirt bikes over 50cc but not necessarily registration or plates.
Those reckless ebike riders make most of the good ebikers a bad name. Please obey the rules ebikers to be safe and avoid accidents. Remember, you are with a heavier vehicles.
I've been riding bikes all my life. Never used a car, because I've noticed that too many people driving DON'T even look both ways before moving forward. I "need" to constantly ride around the back of someone's car to avoid them hitting me.
@@chris135x I have had the same problems with distracted & lackadaisical motorists🥵😡. When you think about it , cyclists (no electric motors) are basically 97% a pedestrian, where as roller bladers would be 98%, in which cases you just round up and just say PEDESTRIANS. 👍
Too much government interference. A license or a permit just means they have taken away your rights and then you have to petition the government for those rights they took. When I had a moped, it was the same as a bicycle and didn't need a license. Confiscation is absurd in a case like this.
7:32 Nobody said nuttin to us. Cop: Oh, well, if you say so. You're free to go.
They can't take your property without, a warrant.. 4th Amendment violation
They sure can.
registering your ebike is INSANE. registration gives title to the public trust allowing them to regulate its use. unregistered you own your bike privately and travel upon it per your rights to travel. understand the difference between operating a vehicle and travelling! me personally i travel in or on my vehicles. they are limited to regulating commercial activity. called lacking competence. thanks for playing.
Most e-bikes and escooters are unable to register. I have an escooter and I ran the VIN number. Comes up as “unrecognized vehicle “. In NYS, on the DMV website, it clearly states “electric scooters can not be registered but may still be operated on some streets”. Then it breaks it down-streets with a speed limit of 30mph or less, scooter must be a maximum of 100lbs or less, a maximum speed of 20mph and 750 watts or less.
@@grazz7865 csgameover was citing nonsense "sovereign citizen" BS...
16:49 the cop is obviously speaking of it’s illegal on all California bike or walking trails. Which trails are usually state or federal trails
Most Bike Riders leave their brains behind when they get on their bikes. They show total disregard for the law and their own safety.
This but people in cars
I've seen more than plenty of people driving cars who are not even looking both ways before moving forward. How is that any worse than these ebikes?
Most? Hardly. Driver's routinely break traffic laws. So do many cyclists. It's just the kind of thing people tend to do. They do what they think is expedient and not "that" unsafe and largely ignore the law except when they think it might really cost them some money.
False statement