Popular among teenagers, the large electric bikes have triggered ‘numerous complaints’ to councils as fears grow for the safety of riders and pedestrians

    • hushable@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      More precisely, a certain type of ebike which is designed to go very fast and its governor can be easily bypassed.

      Some even add a throttle on the handlebar and remove the pedals making it an unlicenced and uninsured electric motorcycle.

      I am all for replacing cars with bicycles and push for ebikes for those who need the assistance, but we need to clearly define and regulate what’s a bicycle and a motorcycle and where they are allowed to ride and at what speed.