“When the lines blur”: Just because it has pedals doesn’t mean it’s a bicycle, Gardaí warn

Overpowered bicycle-shaped objects are actually classed as e-mopeds and must be registered and insured, with the rider required to wear a helmet, Gardaí have warned. A licence is also needed for The warning comes as often these e-mopeds are mistaken for pedal-assisted bicycles, which are called e-bikes for short. Both e-mopeds and e-bikes can have pedals, but there are…

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