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E-bikes have boomed in popularity over the past few years. However, as for any product that achieves such overnight popularity, regulations will take some time to catch up. Unfortunately, in the case of electric bicycles, clashes between e-cyclists and law enforcement officials have become common place due to the fact that China’s e-bike law currently involves more gray area than black and white. Nevertheless, it is not uncommon for electric bicycle owners to deal with tickets issued by unconvinced law enforcement officials due to a lack of clarity on electric bicycle law. The lack of consensus among law enforcement officials on electric bicycles is reinforced by the plethora of more scooter than bicycle-like e-bikes that take advantage of hazy legislation by slapping on nearly useless pedals. The fact that electric bikes have qualified as zero emissions vehicles in some communities adds to the contradiction.