“Electric assisted bicycle.” (1) “Class 1 electric assisted bicycle” means an electric assisted bicycle that

(a) Provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling; and

(b) Ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

(2) “Class 2 electric assisted bicycle” means an electric assisted bicycle that:

(a) May be propelled by its motor without a rider pedaling; and

(b) Ceases to provide assistance once the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour.

(3) “Class 3 electric assisted bicycle” means an electric assisted bicycle that:

(a) Provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling;

(b) Ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour; and

(c) Is equipped with a speedometer.

(4) “Electric assisted bicycle” means a bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor and that is a Class 1 electric assisted bicycle, a Class 2 electric assisted bicycle or a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle. [1997 c.400 §2; 1999 c.59 §233; 2024 c.12 §1]