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24Electrically assisted pedal cycles

(1)In section 193(1) of the 1972 Act and in section 103(1) of the [1967 c. 76.] Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 (certain vehicles not to be treated as motor vehicles) the following is inserted at the end of paragraph (b): “and

(c)an electrically assisted pedal cycle of such class as may be prescribed by regulations so made”.

(2)An electrically assisted pedal cycle of a class specified in regulations made for the purposes of section 193 of the 1972 Act and section 103 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 shall not be driven on a road by a person under the age of fourteen; and if any person—

(a)drives such a pedal cycle ; or

(b)knowing or suspecting that another person is under the age of fourteen, causes or permits him to drive such a pedal cycle;

in contravention of this subsection he shall be guilty of an offence.

(3)An offence under subsection (2) above shall be punishable on summary conviction with a fine not exceeding £50.

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