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Old 03-14-2008, 01:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by roflwaffle View Post
They should be registered as motorcycles or scooters, technically...
Nope, if it is electric and has three or less wheels they are in a seperate class, many can be used on bike trails. Some places put a weight limit on them and/or a top speed limit.

I talked to the detective at the Illinois Secretary of State about the lack of definition for electric bicycles and he said it is basically wide open. So put whatever you want together for an electric bike/trike and take your chances that the officer will see it your way, if not take it up with the legislature.
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