### Question
How is the "class 1 electric bicycle" defined?


### Answer
The term **class 1 electric bicycle** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 217* as follows -

> an electric bicycle, other than a class 3 electric bicycle, equipped with a motor that—


(I) provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 217*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-OTHER HIGHWAYS**

