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S.L. 65.26 · Low-Powered Vehicles (S.L. 65.26)

S.L. 65.26 Art. 3Motor fitted to a pedal cycle.

In forceOfficial text

(1) No pedal cycle manufactured for the purpose of being used as a pedal cycle may be fitted with an internal combustion motor or with an auxiliary electric motor having an output of more than 250 watts and producing a travelling speed of more than 25

kilometres per hour.

(2) Where a pedal cycle manufactured for the purpose of being used as a pedal cycle is fitted with a motor satisfying the provisions of sub-regulation (1), it shall also be fitted with -

(a) a speedometer capable of indicating the vehicle speed in kilometres; and

(b) in the case of a cycle fitted with an internal combustion motor, a complete exhaust system emitting a sound level of not more than 91dbA.

(3) Where a pedal cycle manufactured for the purpose of being used as a pedal cycle is fitted with a motor in breach of the provisions of sub-regulation (1), it shall neither be registered by the Authority nor used on the road.

Amendment history
  • Amended by L.N. 176 of 2015