California Wants to Create a Driver’s License for Electric Bikes
California Wants to Create a Driver’s License for Electric Bikes
A driver's license for electric bikes? It could soon be a reality in California if a new bill passes the state assembly.
The move is in response to many young electric bike riders who often take to the streets without having tested for or received a typical driver’s license for a standard car. That means they are often ignorant of many traffic laws and safety information.
Assembly Bill 530, which will soon enter committee, would require both an online written test and a state-issued identification for riders who do not have a driver’s license. The bill would also ban riders under 12 years old from riding e-bikes.
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So I've been riding both for over a decade. And this kind of cracks me up for several reasons. 1. I can in fact travel faster on my road bike then my electric bike. The components add more weight. 2. There is already a law limiting the top speed of the assist system to 20/25 mph. So to think you have these cruising at 40mph is crazy. And for reference, I have hit this speed and it's terrifying on most bikes. 3. Studies have shown that imposing restrictions like this simple decrease participation which in turn adds to sedimentary behavior which is a lot worse for you in the end. 4. This reminds me of the same nonsense as a representative that tried to create a seat belt law for motorcycles...
All good information.
I laughed at
sedimentary behavior
I too try not to settle down at the bottom of lakes and rivers...
That sir, is a fair critique. Sedentary :(
Nice and quiet down there though.
Maybe I've been missing out.
Studies have shown that imposing restrictions like this simple decrease participation which in turn adds to sedimentary behavior which is a lot worse for you in the end.
I wonder if that's the idea. Nip e-bikes in the bud before they become a serious competitor to cars.
- Studies have shown that imposing restrictions like this decrease participation
This is also a big problem since cycling is a lot safer when there are more people cycling
We need a metamorphic society.
Gneiss points overall.