Originally Posted by bruce19

I think the law shouldn't be based on what kind of motor or fuel, simply whether there is one or not. A motor powered bicycle is a motorcycle by definition, and should be treated as such by the law.

However, I think we can make a reasonable exception for a motor assisted e-bike where the primary power is human and the motor is only an assist. My logic is based on a duck test of sorts. If the e-bike operates at speeds typical of bicycles, ie. 10-17mph then it's enough like a bike to call it that.