![]() But it's not uncommon with traffic tickets to go to court, have the cop not show up, and have it dismissed because of that. Well, the GT is around 2300W and goes well over 20mph.įM generally describes their "750W Hypercore motor." My understanding is wattage is pretty hard to calculate because the motor *can* take more, but whatever, a judge is likely to go by that description. The device may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion.ĭo I have any grounds for getting this dumb ticket dismissed? An electrically motorized board is any wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding that is not greater than 60 inches deep and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only one person, and has an electric propulsion system averaging less than 1,000 watts, the maximum speed of which, when powered solely by a propulsion system on a paved level surface, is no more than 20 miles per hour. ![]() Well, the GT is around 2300W and goes well over 20mph.ģ13.5. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a person shall not operate an electrically motorized board at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and the surface and width of the highway, bikeway, public bicycle path, sidewalk, or trail, and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of any person or property.Īnd researching further it looks like the definition of an 'electric board' is defined ias a device under 1000 Watts and under a top speed of 20 mph. (b) A person shall not operate an electrically motorized board upon a highway, bikeway, or any other public bicycle path, sidewalk, or trail, at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour. (a) Electrically motorized boards shall only operate upon a highway designated with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, unless the electrically motorized board is operated entirely within a designated Class II or Class IV bikeway. While researching the definition of this ticket, turns out it is technically legal to ride your one wheel on sidewalks!! As long as you're going under 15 mph! How does that make any sense? The laws completely ridiculous, and obviously written for those lame fire hoverboards back in the 2015s.Ģ1294. And how is traffic school even relevant for this type of ticket? All totally bogus really. What's insane is it falls into the vehicle code so it will be a point on my license, increasing my automobile insurance. He made a quip about how I have a drivers license for one wheel two wheels and four wheels (I have a motorcycle license as well.) I think that the local police department found an easy ticket revenue stream from the college kids. No warning or education was just lame on his part. Still, though, you can see how I one could be confused because over 18. ShitĬvc 21292 A person shall not operate an electrically motorized board upon a highway, bikeway, or any other public bicycle path, sidewalk, or trail, unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet Turns out there is a helmet law on the books. I asked him to please show me the vehicle code. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked because I didn't know adults (over 18) need to wear helmets, unless on a Motorcycle. He goes on to say that I am going to get a ticket for not wearing a helmet. He immediately asked for my drivers license. ![]() I was confused as I just had made a full stop at the previous intersection. When riding into work last week a motorcycle cop saw me floating down the road and points me over like I was a criminal. So damn.īackstory: I use my board for the "last mile" (and just for fun). Yes I know ignorance is no excuse of breaking a law and wearing a helmet is a good idea. I've been riding a OW for 2.5 years, interfaced with numerous cops, while on my OWs and never even heard there was a law for not wearing a helmet! No officer ever had even mentioned it. ![]()
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