Are electrically assisted bikes not covered by a Federal Law that defines such transport as a bicycle in Me.?

Question

Please advise, before I risk a ticket:

Another question:

Is an electric assisted bike still so considered under the law if it is trailing a trailor with a gas engine powered generator of 2.5 h.p. so as to recharge the batteries for the bike's motors?

I find that such is the case.

There is a prior finding of law defining gas powered trailors used to extend the range of electric cars. They need not have a special license, nor be registered as a separate auto. Thus, to follow the stated intent of the aforementioned case & law that states it permits bicycles with electric assist because the pose no risk greater than is present on "regular bikes", as these require no further permits for operation with trailors toting up to 100 lb.s then a 55 lb generator. No additional threat exists, than a trailored bag of groceries -w- matches and coleman fuel and hot tail light bulbs instead of a hot generator muffler as a potential ignition source...both might catch fire. But both save gas.

Answer 1

A small trailer with a power source would be exempt from some transport laws under the  "consumer quantities" exemption.  But do you really want to haul around a 100 lb trailler on a bike?  It might be difficult to stop in a hurry.  Why not just buy a hybrid scooter?