Hi all,
Found it today. The DFT (Department for Transport) started a public consultation on implementation of the new European EPAC standard to electric bicycles. I took the abstract from the DFT website:
The specification of EAPCs, for use in Great Britain, is currently regulated by The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983. These Regulations concern the specification and performance limits for EAPCs.
The introduction of revised harmonised European construction rules for powered two wheel vehicles in 2002, and the recent introduction of a European Standard for EAPCs created a mismatch between the European requirements and the current GB Regulations, causing confusion for both industry and consumers. The changes to legislation proposed in this consultation will address the mismatch and, in the main, provide a simplification of existing legislation.
The Department’s objective in amending the 1983 Regulations is to find a solution that is in line with the Government’s commitment to better regulation and simplification of legislation. The changes should maintain the level of safety provided for under the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 whilst ensuring consistency with the European approach.
The consultation document is available from DFT website here so have a look and have your say and make your public opinion.
Found it today. The DFT (Department for Transport) started a public consultation on implementation of the new European EPAC standard to electric bicycles. I took the abstract from the DFT website:
The specification of EAPCs, for use in Great Britain, is currently regulated by The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983. These Regulations concern the specification and performance limits for EAPCs.
The introduction of revised harmonised European construction rules for powered two wheel vehicles in 2002, and the recent introduction of a European Standard for EAPCs created a mismatch between the European requirements and the current GB Regulations, causing confusion for both industry and consumers. The changes to legislation proposed in this consultation will address the mismatch and, in the main, provide a simplification of existing legislation.
The Department’s objective in amending the 1983 Regulations is to find a solution that is in line with the Government’s commitment to better regulation and simplification of legislation. The changes should maintain the level of safety provided for under the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 whilst ensuring consistency with the European approach.
The consultation document is available from DFT website here so have a look and have your say and make your public opinion.
