Hawaii HB515 proposes stricter regulations for electric bicycles, categorizing them into three classes based on speed and operation, and mandates.
Hawaii HB515 aims to address the safety concerns associated with electric bicycles by categorizing them into three classes based on speed and operation. Class one electric bicycles provide assistance only when pedaling and cease assistance at 20 mph. Class two electric bicycles can propel the bicycle exclusively without pedaling assistance but cannot exceed 20 mph. Class three electric bicycles provide assistance only when pedaling and cease assistance at 28 mph.
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