Battery Tricycles - Mobility Scooters

[rohitsuk]

Does anyone know the rules regarding the above ?  Are they allowed to be driven/ridden on main roads and do they need to be registered i.e. have a number plate and be insured ?

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/electric-bicycle-48v-led-i3313687943-s12278092274.html?

Edited August 17, 2022 by rohitsuk
link missed out

[IvorBiggun2]

22 minutes ago, rohitsuk said:

Does anyone know the rules regarding the above ?

So what of the law? The 1979 Vehicles Act is silent about electric vehicles such as this which is less than 50cc/500W. The Land Transportation Department confirms that formal registration is neither required nor available. It follows that insurance is not obtainable, so any damage to the vehicle or theft or accident injury is the sole responsibility of the driver. Driving on motorways is prohibited.

[IvorBiggun2]

Different place different laws. TiT

 

Tuesday 22 February 2022

 

PHUKET: People caught riding electric scooters on public roads may be fined up to B10,000 under an order issued by Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong.

[KhunLA]

Don't think most can be registered, although have never heard of anyone getting cited for them, aside from Phuket/mentioned above. 

 

More than a few locally on the roads (PKK municipality) and no issues.

 

The battery in the one linked, is lead acid, and explains the very nice price. Listed here: 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/6-dzf-20-48-20-4-1875-165cm-i2499943467-s15774059254.html?

 

Could upgrade to a DECO lithium battery powered one. Considerable upgrade in quality & price:

https://decogreenenergy.com/index.php/th/product-deco/electric-motorcycles/family-1

 

2 other models to consider on the site; family 2 & 3

 

 

Edited August 17, 2022 by KhunLA

[IvorBiggun2]