Say NO to Mandatory E-Bike License Plates and Registrations - Bike East Bay
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Tell the state legislature that increased regulation on legal e-bikes is counter-productive to traffic safety, sustainability, and equity goals.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/34367979

More barriers to cycling means more cars which means more dead cyclists/pedestrians. Help us defeat this terrible anti-safety bill.

  • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
    615·
    3 days ago

    So you’d rather they be driving by at 50 mph? Because that’s the alternative in our society.

    “Budget motorcycles” aren’t even class 3, so this law has no effect to reign those in. And you’re wrong about speed–class 1 and 2 are the same speeds.

    If there is a problem with people riding too fast on trails (I haven’t experienced this personally) then it needs a different solution because this isn’t even targeting the problem.

    • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      3 days ago

      Restricting petal assist to 20mph isn’t going to push people to cars. It’s going to make bike lanes, trails, etc. safer, and make more people want to use them.

      People shouldn’t be flying through bike lanes and trails above 20. That shit is bananas.

      If we want to push people into cars, we should do what we’re doing now. Surround cyclists / scooter commuters with HMP e-bikes, delivering DoorDash, faster than the speed limit.

      • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
        111·
        3 days ago

        I’m not defending people behaving poorly on trails. But this bill does nothing to prevent that and adds layers of bureaucracy and police violence to legal, responsible riders for no reason.

        • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
          5·
          3 days ago

          Enforcement will be similar to what happens today. Supply will drop. Retailers will have to decide to deal with the registration of this vehicle class, or sell a lowered powered solution.

          These faster e-bikes are big problem in the denser urban areas during busy times. Cutting supply is the only practical way to deal with it. Local traffic police don’t have the time to hang out in the bike lanes all day.