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What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).

Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it's clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.

I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP's without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

If it's got a motor, electric or otherwise, it belongs on the road with other motor vehicles.

Edit: And not in the bicycle lane...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Disagree. Ebikes should be allowed, provided the rider is using pedal assist and not just gunning it.

Motorcycles, both ICE and BEV, aren't allowed ever.

If we exclude ebikes generally, we'll discourage the average person from cycling for transportation. There should be a maximum speed and a "no passing" rule (if you want to pass, you need to use the regular road lane).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Imo at least a class 1 should be an exception, it's required to be pedaled for any assist and is barred from providing assist past 20mph or operating via a throttle. There are also power limits that make them pretty weak.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

that's it