They are theoretically restricted to streets of 45 mph and despite having a "restricted" top speed they all can do 45 or so. Most of the cities in the country are nothing like New York, in my experience. This is a suburban/urban 1-5 mile solution. I suspect the same of the Euro low speed vehicles. If not from the factory there is certainly an aftermarket solution or two, especially since there are few inspections or licensing issues.