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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-19.7-1. Classes
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There shall be three (3) classes of electric bicycles: (1) Class 1: Bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.). (2) Cla…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-19.7-2. Use of electric bicycles at state properties
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The department of environmental management may, by regulation, determine allowable uses of electric bicycles at properties under the department’s jurisdiction; provided, however, that Class 1 electric bicycles shall be allowable on state bicycle trails or paths as defined by § 31…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-19.7-3. Helmets required on electric bicycle operators and passengers under age twenty-one (21)
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Any person under age twenty-one (21) who is operating or is a passenger on an electric bicycle on a public highway, bicycle trail or path, shared use path, park and/or recreational area, school property, or on any other public right-of-way shall wear a helmet. The helmet shall fi…