RootsBooster Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.bikebiz.com/.amp/news/bikes-need-3rd-part-insurance-in-eu As per the title. According to the article, this will include bikes that are limited to 15mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 https://www.bikebiz.com/.amp/news/bikes-need-3rd-part-insurance-in-eu As per the title. According to the article, this will include bikes that are limited to 15mph. quite right too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 As per the title. According to the article, this will include bikes that are limited to 15mph. Sounds a stupid law as it seems that any member state "..can if they so choose, exempt e-bikes from the decision." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Perhaps blood pressure would drop if people read the whole paragraph referred to. "The European Commission has today decided that e-bike riders without motor vehicles third-party liability insurance are riding illegally. The decision – yet to be placed into law – would affect those riding pedal-assist e-bikes, often known as pedelecs i.e. the standard e-bike sold in Europe. However, individual EU states can, if they so choose, exempt e-bikes from the decision." So address this to the UK government if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Perhaps blood pressure would drop if people read the whole paragraph referred to. "The European Commission has today decided that e-bike riders without motor vehicles third-party liability insurance are riding illegally. The decision – yet to be placed into law – would affect those riding pedal-assist e-bikes, often known as pedelecs i.e. the standard e-bike sold in Europe. However, individual EU states can, if they so choose, exempt e-bikes from the decision." So address this to the UK government if you wish. Exactly, one of several reasons why I think it's a dumb proposal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey104 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Already in force in N. Ireland due to existing law. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40861110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdoctor Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Exactly, one of several reasons why I think it's a dumb proposal The idea of having compulsory third party insurance for E-Bike riders makes sense and hardly is dumb. Motability scooter users should also have third party insurance in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 They'll be taxing our feet when we take a walk next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 The idea of having compulsory third party insurance for E-Bike riders makes sense and hardly is dumb. Motability scooter users should also have third party insurance in my opinion. Why does it make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdoctor Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Why does it make sense? Same reason third party motor vehicle insurance is compulsory. Don't you think a person riding a E bike could cause serious harm to a pedestrian, if they ran into one? Third party insurance is available for cycle and horse riders for good sensible reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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