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Eugene distinguishes between e-bikes and e-motos
By Local Eugene news desk
In Eugene, some devices sold as e-bikes are actually e-motos, which cannot be ridden on bike paths, streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, or public spaces except private property.
To tell the difference, legal e-bikes cannot exceed a certain speed without pedaling and must have working pedals.
E-motos, on the other hand, can exceed this speed without pedaling and are considered motor vehicles under Oregon law.
Residents can report illegal e-moto and e-bike behavior at MyPDConnect.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Eugene announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Eugene ↗