Electric Bike - gaElectric bikes are becoming a common alternative to a gas only consuming vehicle. They are bicycles that have a motor attached to the pedals and powered by a battery. They are also lighter in weight, can be stored easier, and do not require a driver’s license in the state of Texas. Since these are still motorized vehicles there are certain laws, different in each state, which an electric bike has to follow.

1. The Electric Bike Law

2. Electric bikes are becoming a common
alternative to a gas only consuming vehicle.

3. They are bicycles that have a motor
attached to the pedals and powered by a
battery.

4. They are also lighter in weight, can be stored
easier, and do not require a driver’s license
in the state of Texas.

5. Since these are still motorized vehicles there
are certain laws, different in each state,
which an electric bike has to follow.

6. Laws for Electric Bike

7. The federal law for an electric bike is that the
maximum speed is only twenty miles per
hour and the maximum battery wattage is at
750.

8. The same traffic laws that govern
automobiles are the same laws that apply for
the use of electric bikes.

9. The only difference between the electric
bikes and automobiles is that an electric bike
can be driven without a driver’s license,
insurance, or state license plate.

10. In Texas, it may not
exceed 100 pounds and if
under 21 you must wear a
helmet unless excused by
physician or chiropractor.

11. Benefits of an Electric Bike

12. If you live in a city that is heavy populated
then owning an electric bike may be
beneficial to you.

13. It would make travel quicker.

14. In most big cities, the traffic is congested
most of the time; you will be able to avoid
this by using the bike to take back streets.

15. They keep you fit.

16. An average person who owns both an
electric bike and a regular bike uses the
electric bike more often and for longer
distances.

17. It is a much cleaner vehicle than a car.

18. Also, since this is newer
technology, it has a
higher resale value than
a normal bike.

19. Many people are looking for these bikes or
looking to upgrade their parts on their
electric bike.

20. Even if you do not get the full amount that
you paid for the bike back, you will receive a
large percent back just for the parts.

21. The world is trying to move away from
vehicles that are harmful to the
environment, but it is up to the people to
make a decision about how they want their
environment to look.

22. An electric bike is a great combination of
today’s technology and an environmentally
friendly life style.