Andy_T Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 So, what about Segways? Are they illegal in NYC, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Segways definitely illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandre Valdetaro Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 So, if you know a guy that has been fined, it seems like for some reason cops decided to fine hoverboards and not electrical bikes. I am new to the US, how do we usually campaign for regulating something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citi Wheel Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 On 11/25/2015, 8:54:59, Hank said: I would say that it DOES apply to EUCs jaust the same as hoverboards. I've heard of cops fining electric bikes too. I'm not sure what's involved in getting legislation passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I know this is self centered... sorry. I'm hoping this isn't like a common cold and gets caught by everyone. I would hate to think someone in charge does the "They are doing this in NY, maybe we should." I have seen different standards being set here because some one "hears" that is the way they are doing it somewhere they respect. Like I said sorry, that is totally negative. I was needing to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 9 hours ago, Colestien said: "They are doing this in NY, maybe we should." I have seen different standards being set here because some one "hears" that is the way they are doing it somewhere they respect. Yeah, should avoid repeating other's mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've seen it in other subjects. Way back to my Parents day. They could say that the band is for EUCs also. They are the "same" battery driven, no brake and heck the EUC has only one wheel! ...it must be worst than the Hoverboard, and the Hoverboard is so very dangerous. Look here is the proof "they" have outlawed Hoverboards. They are not even the same "subject" but I've seen Links like this before. When "concerned citizens" hear some child got burned when his Hoverboard Burst in to Flames. Or a rider told them to Piss off when this same concerned citizen was trying to explain to them how unsafe they are. Just my negative 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearedbliss Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 So this is good news.. hopefully it passes, but unfortunately the definition the senator has doesn't work for Unicycles since he specifically wrote 2 wheels in the law.. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/queens-state-senator-legalize-hoverboards-article-1.2460998 Under the bill, a hoverboard is defined as any self-balancing device that goes 20 mph or less and has two or more wheels on a single axle that does not exceed 20 inches in height and is designed to transport one person with an electric propulsion system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citi Wheel Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Just now, fearedbliss said: So this is good news.. hopefully it passes, but unfortunately the definition the senator has doesn't work for Unicycles since he specifically wrote 2 wheels in the law.. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/queens-state-senator-legalize-hoverboards-article-1.2460998 I guess the airwheel q3 would become legal then. Still not gonna ride one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearedbliss Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Good news. In regards to what I posted last about the state senator introducing legislation to legalize hoverboard in NYV by excluding them as motor vehicles, @Tim Haden is also wrking with him so that electric unicycles are also included! The senator says hopefully by next June it will be signed. In the meantime, this means we basically have more time to RRRRIIIIIIDEEEEEE!! http://www.hoodriderz.com/blogs/news/79957377-fox5ny-working-to-legalize-hoverboards-and-personal-transportation-in-nyc PS: I was riding in the rain, on the road, with an umbrella, next to cops that clearly saw me and no problem. I wanted them to stop me because I know they pretty much would have given me compliments haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 And these same assholes want us to pay taxes.... But don't want us to get to work, to pay off thier taxes.... Recently had a $175 fine for a 15 year old headlight burned out going home 2 am from work AND I HAD BULB IN CAR INCASE ASSHOLE COP PULLED ME OVER... SO !BS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniler Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I have examined the law in detail and it is very specific in that it's referring to two wheeled self balancing scooters in any city in ny with a population of more than 1.5 million. So yes, hovermboards are technically motor vehicles that cannot be registered or insured. But as of now unis are not included. Unile on my friends!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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