WOW Trail 1st Phase Dedication Set

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Originally Posted by flyguy

I don't think the major problems will only be trash, or swimming, or trespassing, or even crime. How 'bout having a half dozen loud motorcycles go through your back yard?

The Laconia Police seem to be very vigilant in enforcing the driving speed limits and driving laws such as the recently lowered 30-mph zone on Rt 3 just south of Weirs Beach out front of the Naswa. They have no problem stopping driving violators. As you may not know, the Laconia P.D. has officers on bicycles who patrol the WOW Trail and driving a motorcycle on a bicycle path is some type of a violation. For driving a motorcycle onto a 'no motorized vehicle' trail in the White Mt National Forest, one gets a $250 fine, first offense, according to the small print on the signs.

Here's something to ponder. There's supposedly a federal law, passed in 2002, that says that electric battery powered bicycles up to 750 watts, and 20 mph, are legally considered bicycles. And, for about $398, the Plymouth Wal-Mart sells both a pink & black-woman's, and a red & black-men's, e-zip electric bicycle. It's a steel frame, mountain bike style, hybrid, with the rider seated in an upright position and should attract older, and less athletically inclined peddlers. They look exactly like a bicycle and one has to look pretty close to notice the electric motor, and battery. So, what's the official, un-official status for riding electric bicycles like this on the WOW Trail? Anybody know?