Rigby5
Diamond Member
Sorry but no motorized vehicles on the multi purpose trails. And guess what? The trails would be full of mopeds if they were allowed. But they are not. So you don't see them. Not one. I've covered hundreds of miles and not a one. And I showed you the rules/laws.
Now, each section of the trail is governed by the city it is in. So one city might say ok fine let mopeds on the path. But there isn't one of those cities at least not in Michigan.
I just learned something. I can't take my Ebike on Mackinaw Island. Electric bicycles are banned on Mackinac Island by local ordinance in accordance with State Law. Those with a mobility disability are exempt in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Since motorized vehicles are typically not allowed on multiuse trails, this precludes their use on these facilities, as well as in bike lanes and on sidewalks.
Sorry pal
Under California law, an e-bike is essentially treated the same as a standard bicycle—with a few exceptions. E-bikes are to be operated like conventional bicycles in California and are not considered motor vehicles under the California Vehicle Code.
If you can show me in your state that this is different please do.
So then since a Tesla is electric, it does not have to obey speed limits, etc.?
Face it, eBikes are motorized.
If CA writes their regulations in violation of common law, then it is their legislators who should be prosecuted.