INFORMATION BRIEF
Research Department
of the Minnesota House of Representatives
600 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
A great document that
details the definitions, license requirements and user requirements for all non
auto gas and electric vehicles in MN with three concerns.
1. MN Electric assisted bicycles rules are in conflict with Federal law
who say they are not a motorized vehicle.
2. Helmet requirement and motorcycle endorsement on driver license for
enclosed 3 Wheel vehicles like Aptera, Twike MNG and Xebra. Helmet use in
enclosed
vehicles is against the law in MN. You can take the motorcycle
test in these vehicles.
3. Medium Speed Electrics are simply 35 mph NEVs that Federal law say
they can not go faster than 25 mph. Who ever changes the motor controller
setting to increase
the maximum speed from 25 to 35 mph may be 100%
liable if the vehicle is in an accident. The restriction to
roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less is
problematic and need to be
changed to 40 mph.
Comments by Carl -
The Electric Vehicle Store -
www.pluginmn.com
Article
by Matt Burress, Legislative Analyst
651-296-5045
Updated: October 2008
Low-Power Vehicles
There has been an upsurge in the number and types of low-power vehicles
available in Minnesota, including motor scooters, motorized foot scooters,
pocket bikes, neighborhood electric vehicles, and Segways. They range from
recreational devices intended primarily for children to more powerful vehicles
aimed at young adults and even seniors.
This information brief describes the various types of vehicles and their status
under Minnesota law, and looks at how some other states have addressed them.
Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................2
Mini-trucks...........................................................................................................7
Segways .............................................................................................................15
Wheelchairs .......................................................................................................15
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