Electric E-Scooter

Eltaz

can any one tell me if i could drive this scooter in dublin or what laws against it has light a and horn would i need insurance
Mach1 Electric E-Scooter 800 Watt Motor Technical Specifications :

Motor: 800 watt
Range: 25 km
Battery: 36volt (three 12v 12ah )
Maximum load: 120KGS
Charge: Time 5-6 hours
Charger: 220V 50/60HZ
Dimensions: 1220 x 300 x 1110 mm
Weight: 38 KGS
Brakes : Dual disc brakes
Maximum speed : 32 km/h
Power transmission : Chain drive
Tires: 10"wide with aluminum wheels.

Thank You
Terry

Muckie

Honestly i wouldn't know, but my guess would you'd be fine
as its not a petrol motor above 50cc.(could wrong)

Stick up a picture, always thought of getting one.

Eltaz

this is scooter

langdang

Hard to say really, couldn't see you getting in too much bother using it in built up areas but it's a grey area I'd say. If you had that motor or a petrol engine on a pushbike, technically it should operate only when you are pedalling. That's about the only definite exemption from tax/insurance (i think)

mullingar

It would fall under the same regs as the Segway.

Ie. Mandatory Tax & Insurance

Eltaz

is there anywere that would insure me on this:o

Alfagtamini

once the motor is over 250 watts and it has no form of manual propulsion and the maximum speed is over 15km/hr it is classified as a motor vehicle and needs tax and insurance. looked into this a while ago. Crowd in limerick sell and service them

insurance: the crowd in limerick are reps for a insurance company for them. thats what they tole me last year when i was looking for the other half

Alfagtamini

forgot to add the one i was looking into was a conventional looking scooter. was 2500wat

Eltaz

what is the story with these
because this company in kilkenny claim you dont need No licence. No tax.No insurance it has pedal dose anybody know anyone who own one

http://www.madbikesireland.com/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=407:

Esel

Unless the electric motor is only active when the operator is pedalling (called 'pedal-assist'), you need licence, registration, tax, insurance and helmet to use it in a public place.

So, if you can use the motor without having to pedal at the same time, you need all of the above.

Eltaz

would you need licence then

Thank you for all the info
Terry:)

Esel

Eltaz wrote: »

would you need licence then

Thank you for all the info
Terry:)

Yes - should have been obvious to you anyway, but I've edited my post to include it.

Alfagtamini

the company does not seem to be advertising the wattage of the motor either. so id say its over 250watt. id say you need a license. and those things have a throttle aswell

Eltaz

You have all been a great help

THANK YOU
Terry:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool: