Disabled

[UrbanPuma]

They are permanently treated as EAPCs by the authorities, though technically they become motor vehicles in law.

However there is already a far superior class of bicycle for the disabled which is why the authorities won't look at your proposal. That is the L1e-A class, pedelec again but allowed up to 1000 watts rating making it more suitable for the disabled with restricted abilities. They need to be registered, but so what, most other disability vehicles need to be too and driving licences are needed.
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That class only applies to ebikes with more than 250 watts, Flecc. Not suitable for someone who just wants a bike with some extra assistance to feel the benefits of cycling and aid with mobility physically, practically and socially

 

[flecc]

That class only applies to ebikes with more than 250 watts, Flecc. Not suitable for someone who just wants a bike with some extra assistance to feel the benefits of cycling and aid with mobility physically, practically and socially

I know, and as you just said, with extra assistance so more suitable for the widest range of the disabled. If you just mean standard pedelecs with 250 watt rating, then as said before, just get any one approved for a throttle. Cost is just £55 at a testing station or get one done for you by Wisper any other dealer prepared to do it.

There's no need for any new law or changes to the existing situation since everyone is already catered for.
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