# The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, Regulation 4: General requirements


No person shall ride, or cause or permit to be ridden, on a road an electrically assisted pedal cycle unless—
(a) it is—
(i) fitted with a plate securely fixed in a conspicuous and readily accessible position showing—
(aa) the name of the manufacturer;
(bb) the nominal voltage of the battery as defined in the 1971 British Standard; and
(cc) the continuous rated output of the motor as defined in the 1971 British Standard; or
(ii) visibly and durably marked with—
(aa) the name of the manufacturer;
(bb) the maximum speed at which the motor can propel the vehicle specified in miles per hour or kilometres per hour; and
(cc) the maximum continuous rated power of the motor specified in watts or kilowatts;
(b) fitted with a battery which does not leak so as to be a source of danger; and
(c) fitted with a device biased to the off position which allows power to come from the motor only when the device is operated so as to achieve that result.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2020/31/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-construction-and-use-regulations-northern-ireland-2020/regulation-4
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