vrkelley
05-09-07, 03:00 PM
I'm noticing more motorized segways that the person stands on to ride and also electric bikes on the MUP. Sign says no motorozed vehicles. Most have non-human motors. What gives?
Pacific Northwest - Motorized Segways, electric bikes on MUP
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filtersweep
05-09-07, 03:55 PM
The law doesn't apply to them... the Segway has to be the dumbest invention ever.
Lt.Gustl
05-09-07, 08:47 PM
as long as the guys on segways don't ride three abreast like the stroller moms I could care less, their loss for not getting any excersize and looking stupid.
vrkelley
05-09-07, 08:52 PM
Pricey too...they have a motor how'd they skid by that one?
The law doesn't apply to them... the Segway has to be the dumbest invention ever.
The law doesn't apply to them... the Segway has to be the dumbest invention ever.
donnamb
05-09-07, 09:06 PM
Pricey too...they have a motor how'd they skid by that one?
Segway lobbied heavily for this in many state legislatures. Typical. :rolleyes:
Segway lobbied heavily for this in many state legislatures. Typical. :rolleyes:
gew0419
05-12-07, 04:26 PM
electric bikes are not considered motorized...I dont' get it, but it's true. I have also seen guys on those little weed wackers on wheels. Looks motorized to me.
Must be one of them there exceptions.
Must be one of them there exceptions.
vrkelley
05-13-07, 06:40 PM
Well those motorized wheel chairs probably helped usher them in. They had to allow handicapped access, so some lawyer probably capitalized on the loop hole.
moleman76
05-13-07, 08:27 PM
If we're talking Washington, here, then according to this site:
http://www.bicyclealliance.org/safety/no_ebikes.html
electric bikes are illegal on trails in King County.
I'm not sure if " electric personal assistive mobility device " = segways; I understand it to mean electric cart for the mobility impaired, and the up-to-25mph enclosed golfcart type vehicles which are permitted to operate on streets signed for 30mph or less.
http://www.bicyclealliance.org/safety/no_ebikes.html
electric bikes are illegal on trails in King County.
I'm not sure if " electric personal assistive mobility device " = segways; I understand it to mean electric cart for the mobility impaired, and the up-to-25mph enclosed golfcart type vehicles which are permitted to operate on streets signed for 30mph or less.
thekorn
05-17-07, 01:06 PM
Agreed that segways and electric bikes are sort of lame, but what is the harm? Despite the motor I've yet to see one that is faster than my bicycle.