Motorized bikes are the new rage. But did you know certain bicycles are illegal on New York roads.
A bicycle equipped with a gas motor becomes a motor vehicle by legal definition and is subject to all motor vehicles laws in New York, just like any other moped, motorcycle, or similar vehicle. You would not only need a valid driver’s license, you d have to register and insure the vehicle as well.
However, gas powered bikes don t meet safety standards and cannot be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in New York State, making them illegal to operate on public roadways.