Say NO to Mandatory E-Bike License Plates and Registrations [California]

https://lemmy.world/post/43383922

Say NO to Mandatory E-Bike License Plates and Registrations [California] - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/34367979 [https://slrpnk.net/post/34367979] > More barriers to cycling means more cars which means more dead cyclists. Help us defeat this terrible anti-safety bill.

I dunno man.

A small vehicle, that can rip along streets at similar speeds to mopeds and motor bikes?

I’m very in favour of wider adoption. But carte blanche for any kid or fuckhead to lobotomise themselves or others needs a second look.

At least you started your comment by making it clear that you don’t know.

There are already clearly defined laws and definitions for ebike classes, which are distinct from mopeds and motorcycles.

Its not carte blanche or wild west or any other silly idiom.

The problem isn’t ebikes. The problem is unlicensed electric motorcycles.

Ebikes blow cars out of the water with how much much more environmentally friendly and cost effective they are.

If kids are ripping along the streets on illegal electric motorcycles, what we need is law enforcement, not new laws targeted at those who already are following the existing law.

what we need is law enforcement

Cool. You want the cops to start executing children on the streets for not obeying commands.

Don’t we all? /s

In seriousness, what you’re pointing out is a problem but we’re talking about two different things.

My main point is that we don’t need a new law.

I believe you’re saying that our police are horrible and that enforcing the existing law may end up brutalizing the population.

I think we agree.

If they’re driving a bike or any other type of vehicle including roller skates (exceptions can be made for non motorised wheelchairs with a medical certificate) on the sidewalk I very damn well do, yes.

Well, without the command thing. Or the shooting.

Just take them away quietly and dispose of them and their accursed wheeled contraption in as painful a way as possible somewhere where it won’t bother civilised people.