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What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 7 months ago by HikingVet@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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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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[โ€“] BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] pc486@reddthat.com 1 points 7 months ago

The class system is designed for these arguments. I'm fine with class 2 in lanes and paths, but now we can discuss ebikes and where they belong without confusion. And regulators for parks, towns, etc can make it very clear in their signage.