Virginia legal term
Electric power-assisted bicycle in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Electric power-assisted bicycle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Electric power-assisted bicycle” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Electric power-assisted bicycle" means a vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is equipped with (i) pedals that allow propulsion by human power, (ii) a seat for the use of the rider, and (iii) an electric motor with an input of no more than 750 watts. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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