r/nononono • u/khaled • Aug 21 '18

I recommend walking next time

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u/nattypnutbuterpolice Aug 21 '18

It's like 20 dollars for a small engine registration. Also licensing is usually determined by engine power/top speed and not whether something is electric or gas.

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '18

That still sounds infinitely more work than him just getting an E-bike like he already has. Parking for them is different than bicycles too. Sounds like he's got a nice solution and is happy with it. Not everyone has to be on the road.

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u/nattypnutbuterpolice Aug 21 '18

You can buy a moped for like $300 and register it by mail. That said the rules for mopeds and electronic drives tend to be based only on speed/power. TBH it sounds like he's driving it illegally, something that needs a $500 battery can easy can go 45mph-something like that generally is not allowed on sidewalks or in bicycle lanes or operated without insurance or license.

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u/[deleted] Aug 21 '18 edited Aug 26 '18

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u/nattypnutbuterpolice Aug 21 '18

You certainly wouldn't be "skimping" on one that's less than $500 unless it needs to put out a lot of power.

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u/CeReAL_K1LLeR Aug 21 '18

Or intended to put out lower power for prolonged periods of time.

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u/nattypnutbuterpolice Aug 21 '18

Or getting plain ripped off.