Legality of gas powered "ebikes" in New Hampshire?

[Pontiac787]

This may have been covered. I didn’t read all the posts. In NH there is no registration requirement providing the bike still has functioning pedals and the rider has a valid license. Certain towns may have ordinances prohibiting them however. I called the DMV to confirm when I completed my bike.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

This may have been covered. I didn’t read all the posts.

Then it would behove you to read at least these two clips I have extracted on my previous post on this subject as I too also used to live in NH until I moved here 11 years ago when I retired.

Motorized Bicycle Laws in New Hampshire

The laws for riding a motorized bicycle in New Hampshire made simple. Know the requirements in your state so that you don't break the law!

www.motorizedbicyclehq.com

New Hampshire Motorized Bicycle Laws

According to New Hampshire Law a motorized bicycle is classified as a moped. The fit within the definition of a moped your bicycle: must have an engine of 50cc or less. cannot exceed 30mph on flat ground. cannot shift gears. cannot exceed 2hp...

motoredbikes.com

This was from the post I made on this subject, post #13.

Legality of gas powered "ebikes" in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has powered SOLELY by human power in their bicycle classification... https://www.nh.gov/dot/programs/bikeped/documents/MV-BikeLawsSummary1.pdf

motoredbikes.com

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Then it would behove you to read at least these two clips I have extracted on my previous post on this subject as I too also used to live in NH until I moved here 11 years ago when I retired.

Motorized Bicycle Laws in New Hampshire

The laws for riding a motorized bicycle in New Hampshire made simple. Know the requirements in your state so that you don't break the law!

www.motorizedbicyclehq.com

New Hampshire Motorized Bicycle Laws

According to New Hampshire Law a motorized bicycle is classified as a moped. The fit within the definition of a moped your bicycle: must have an engine of 50cc or less. cannot exceed 30mph on flat ground. cannot shift gears. cannot exceed 2hp...

motoredbikes.com

This was from the post I made on this subject, post #13.

Legality of gas powered "ebikes" in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has powered SOLELY by human power in their bicycle classification... https://www.nh.gov/dot/programs/bikeped/documents/MV-BikeLawsSummary1.pdf

motoredbikes.com

I often other don't go by what you think you know or what someone says the law is. Look up the actual legal statutes. Then you'll know completely what the laws are.

 

[jetpackjbf]

Maybe he could get a little 2 stroke generator and power his e-bike with it!

Actually, that could be fun now I'm gonna be up all night giving google a reason to throw a bunch of new ads at me.

OP here, regular account isn't currently working, I happen to have a 25cc homelite engine and a broken hoverboard. I could potentially make a small generator using the hoverboard motor and engine...

 

[DAMIEN1307]

I often other don't go by what you think you know or what someone says the law is. Look up the actual legal statutes. Then you'll know completely what the laws are.

It's probably one of the reasons why we have so few members in the New England states because the laws are so restrictive of gasoline type motorised bike motors...We have only 5 members in NH, 4 members each in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island, 2 in Connecticut, and Zero in Vermont.

 

[jetpackjbf]

I often other don't go by what you think you know or what someone says the law is. Look up the actual legal statutes. Then you'll know completely what the laws are.

AFAIK, ebikes under 750w are allowed. https://bwanh.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NH_Ebike_Laws_20191011_PDF.pdf

I believe bwanh.org is a reputable source but not sure

 

[DAMIEN1307]

That looks about right jetpackjbf, at your age of 14 and knowing the standards for Ebikes 750 watt, Thats what is legal for you as 14 is the minimum age to be able to have and ride an Ebike in NH.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

OP here, regular account isn't currently working, I happen to have a 25cc homelite engine and a broken hoverboard. I could potentially make a small generator using the hoverboard motor and engine...

This is a legal rabbit hole you don't want to go down. When it comes to a power source what's immediately accepted is battery (chemical>electrical>mechanical); human or gravity regenerative and solar. All of which requires a battery. Using a combustion engine generator means without fuel the bike's electric drive system won't work. Many judges will view this as being no different than a gas engine drive system. Build you an ebike or wait until you're old enough to get a license.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

This is a legal rabbit hole you don't want to go down. When it comes to a power source what's immediately accepted is battery (chemical>electrical>mechanical); human or gravity regenerative and solar. All of which requires a battery. Using a combustion engine generator means without fuel the bike's electric drive system won't work. Many judges will view this as being no different than a gas engine drive system. Build you an ebike or wait until you're old enough to get a license.

This is very true, If its a hybrid "brew" of gas to power the electric, it would be illegal in all of New England, not just NH.

 

[jetpackjbf]

This is a legal rabbit hole you don't want to go down. When it comes to a power source what's immediately accepted is battery (chemical>electrical>mechanical); human or gravity regenerative and solar. All of which requires a battery. Using a combustion engine generator means without fuel the bike's electric drive system won't work. Many judges will view this as being no different than a gas engine drive system. Build you an ebike or wait until you're old enough to get a license.

Good to know. So what you're saying is, the bike can't use gasoline at all to be an ebike?