The e-bike you bought your child might not be legal

The e-bike you bought your child might not be legal

I think most of us have a good idea of what an electric bicycle is. You power it yourself, but can get a boost from the motor to help you up hills. But today’s e-bikes are more like motorcycles, and the legislature wants to rein them in. The e-bike you just bought for your child is likely illegal, and you might not know it. If it doesn’t have pedals, it is most certainly illegal and isn’t considered an e-bike under current rules. If the legislat…