Hanrahan2d ago

‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes

https://slrpnk.net/post/35738256

‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes - SLRPNK

**Legislation may limit transport options for people who cannot drive and discourage those seeking relief from the fuel crisis ** >For Maggie, 12, her modified ebike is her ticket to the world. The Rockhampton girl, who has a form of dwarfism, is unable to push a non-powered bike, walk long distances or carry around heavy books or shopping. >“It gives her the possibility of keeping up with her peers,” said her mother, Krysten Thompson adding Maggie may one day even use it to travel to school if bike paths improved. >But Andrea Herklots from EveryBody eBikes said she’s worried a proposed crackdown on e-mobility – including a requirement that riders be “medically fit to drive” a car – would lock many out of transport access. >The Brisbane shop produces modified e-vehicles for people with disabilities throughout Australia and in the US and Canada. The fuck is wrong with voter electing these guys (as an ex Queenslander). My anecdote, I came across a lady with an escooter down near the beach at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, she suffered epilepsy but hadn’t had any issues for many years. She said she couldn’t drive a car but the escoot was awesome (I was on mine and we got talking)… I guess fuck her as well ?

Show threadMalReynolds2d ago

Beyond stupid, straight up backsliding a useful, accessible mobility form to appear strict on teens. The law as it stood had anything powered at more than 25 km/h or greater than 500W power illegal (arguably already overly restrictive, I can see a case for 30-35 km/h). All that was needed was to enforce it, which was happening, if sporadically. But nooo, car brain go brrrr. Not to give them ideas, but analogue bikes are allowed on roads without license or medical check, what difference is a motor at that speed ?

Rutting LibNats in QLD just can’t help fucking shit up since Jo, hopefully back to Siberia for the next decade yet again next election.

Show threadFluffy Kitty Cat2d ago
We need to stop discriminating against teens. First Australia bans them from the internet, then bans then from getting around outside by themselves. The malicious intent is undenyable
Show threadMalReynolds2d ago

But they can’t vote and persecuting them appeals to the LN core demographic of miserable bastards. /s-ish.

Also look at the world we’re handing them, JFC, give 'em a break.

Show threadFluffy Kitty Cat2d ago
I don’t understand what the deal is with those miserable people
Show threadCroquette

It’s often used as an in for more invasive legislation in the futur.

In the name of the kids and/or security, politicians implement the framework needed to further control the population and profit from it.

Mar 25 at 12:05pmWeb