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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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[-] saigot@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I ride my ebike in the bike lane. I think the rules to be allowed to use a bike lane where I live are sensible they currently are:

  • bike must have pedels and be fully functional without power
  • max speed of 30km/h under power, a max wattage of 500w
  • a weight limit and a brake distance limit

Looks like the bike yiu saw shouldn't be allowed.

this post was submitted on 16 Mar 2024
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