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So, drivers who kill pedestrians currently get life in prison? I've never heard of this happening.
Me neither. I suppose the main point is that the maximum sentence of two years is no longer applicable. Personally I think it may be justified in some cases with larger e-bikes. I've seen people doing maybe 40 or 50 k on shared pedestrian paths with their bicycles that are basically electric motorcycles with pedals. If a kid stepped out in front of them I wouldn't want to see what happens. An adult might get their leg broken, or even killed if they fall in a certain way. Not to mention the risk of permanent damage...
I doubt this law will be maximally applied to cyclists on regular bicycles, not enough weight and speed. Put them on the heaviest, fastest e-bike though, and the equation comes out different.