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Class 1: 15mph max speed, pedal-assist only. I could be convinced 18mph makes more sense. Either way, this class would be intended to cover e-bikes used like normal bikes. That should cover most people just looking for an added boost, whether that be for group rides or hauling cargo. Allowed to use all existing bicycle infrastructure. Class 2: 25mph max speed, pedal assist or throttle. Intended to supplement or replace existing moped/50cc rules. Can use on street with minimal registration and no M endorsement. Class 3: Anything else. It's a motorcycle in the eyes of the law. Requires M endorsement and full registration, insurance, etc. Street only. Yes, I realize that likely makes my wife's Specialized a "motorcycle", as it provides boost to 28mph. It's overkill - I'd happily have its controller reprogrammed to cap at 15 or 18mph. EDIT - electric kick scooters, one wheels, etc should follow similar guidelines. Last edited by Alistair; Today at 11:12 AM. |
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I was a news photographer on the street where things happened. I saw it happen as it happened. It happened to me–being singled out as a member of the press and ejected from locations where the general public was unrestricted. I was out on police patrols with the officers as part of stories where I watched them do it and they had no problem admitting it or seeing me photograph it. Trust me, just because you didn't personally see it in action or have any police chief who would admit to it happening, doesn't mean it didn't and doesn't happen. Get real. BBD
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Most drivers are expecting cyclists, so they tend to more courteous of cyclists than some parts of the country. I see a lot more non-courteous cyclists, than I see non-courteous motorists!! Now you can go down State street without all the heavy car and pedestrian traffic due to the city blocking off a large section of it starting at Haley to I think to Victoria where it turns into a 1-way street to Sota? Not sure if the businesses along that area of State like that idea. But I know starting on Friday through Sunday, going down State from Alameda to the pier was a 30 to 45 minute drive before they put those limitations up. And both the peds and the cyclists were just crazy, jumping out into oncoming cars, weaving in and out of cars, I saw a quite a few accidents during that time period, most were not the fault of the motorists either. Fortunately people are driving slow so injuries that I saw were pretty minor, there may had been much more serious injuries I just never saw them, it was more cussing and blame tossing then anything. Just about every street in SB has bike lanes, it's great to ride around through there. |
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If mine were capped any slower I’d not bother using it. I can already commute faster on my all road bike as it stands with no assist but the etility bike is more comfortable with its storage options… |
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Cities are a magnet for lawsuits, trust me. None of my cities were ever served with a lawsuit for profiling or discrimination. Can I speak for all 2000 employees that were under me at some no, but again I never had a lawsuit presented speaking to your claims. Get off your high horse with the all government is corrupt line of thinking. |
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IMO, if you want to travel at motorcycle speeds, you should be on a motorcycle (whether that's a literal motorcycle or an e-bike that's classified as such). Bike infrastructure should be kept at reasonably safe speeds for the average transportation user. |
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