Hawaii HB1226 updates regulations for electric bicycles, categorizing them into three classes based on speed and operation, and imposes stricter.
Hawaii HB1226 introduces new regulations for electric bicycles, categorizing them into three classes based on speed and operation. Class one electric bicycles provide assistance only when pedaling and cease at 20 mph, while class three assist only when pedaling and stop at 28 mph. The bill mandates that electric bicycles be registered and equipped with a visible lamp from the rear. It prohibits operation on sidewalks and by riders under 15 years old. Manufacturers must affix a label with classification, top speed, and motor wattage.
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