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Popular among teenagers, the large electric bikes have triggered ‘numerous complaints’ to councils as fears grow for the safety of riders and pedestrians

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[-] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago

Yet, they are licensed and importantly insured.

[-] kurikai@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Insurance can't fix what ever is done to a person that is hit by a car

[-] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

But will cover the medical costs. It's not pretty, but, it does what it's meant to do.

A bike at 40km/h could definitely kill someone. It could also make them disabled for life.

At least insurance will help with bills.

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