The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to educate the community about the increased use of electric motorcycles, including electric play vehicles with 750 watts or more of working power. Officers have made numerous educational contacts over the past few weeks regarding businesses who may not be aware of Lake Havasu’s ordinance regarding these vehicles.
An electric motorcycle is an electric vehicle that runs on two wheels. However, electric bicycles have pedals, but electric motorcycles do not, so don’t confuse them with electric bicycles.
Like petrol cars, e-bikes are propelled by an engine powered by the electrical energy of a battery. The fundamental difference is that electric bikes use batteries or fuel cells instead of the gasoline used in regular bikes.
Electric motorcycles with a working power greater than 750 watts and designed for off-road use may be used on the road or You cannot drive on the trail.
Lake Havasu City Ordinance 10.08.210 defines a motorized recreational vehicle as a coaster, motorized vehicle, or motorcycle-type vehicle that is self-propelled or has a motor, engine, gas, electric, or other alternative fuel system. , similar to the following: Or simulate real electric or motorcycle type vehicles such as pocket bikes, mini bikes, go karts, miniature racing he cars, miniature motorcycles.
These motorized recreational vehicles may not be operated on any driveway, highway, city property, public footpath, cycle path, common road, or on any other person’s private property, unless written permission is given by the owner or authorized person. You can not. Immediate possession of property, or an authorized agent for either.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department is committed to the safety of our communities and residents. Operators and owners of all motorized play vehicles are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the City of Lake Havasu ordinances and any applicable Arizona amendments. For more information on Lake Havasu City vehicle codes, please visit: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lakehavasucity/latest/lakehavasu_az/0-0-0-1. For more information about Arizona traffic laws, please visit: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=28.
The LHCPD has compiled additional information on motorized play vehicles. Attached to this public service announcement.
Spokesperson: Detective Chris Angus (928) 855-1171
