Originally Posted by Robert C

Consider what happened to mopeds in the mid 80's. Mopeds had become extremely popular as auto alternatives in the mid and late 70's. At that time all they needed was a bicycle registration plate. Then came a big push to get them defined under motor-vehicle laws. With that ceom opperation limits, mandatory registration, license requirement, and motorcycle insurance. It simply killed the moped market.

Yes, many of those rules have been relaxed in recent years; but it hasn't worked. Now I know, some will say that mopeds still exist. However, no where near in the numbers and popularity as was seen in the late 70's. Those riders did not see the light and start riding bicycles. They went back to driving their autos; no, e-bikes are not mopeds. I have had mopeds.