E-bikes can legally travel at 15.5mph. But the fastest the police have seized was capable of 70mph. What will stop the rise of these souped-up and potentially fatal vehicles?

I have 2 e-bikes: a cargo bike, and a folding mountain bike. As per Canadian law they max out at 32km/hr, and can be electric-only or pedal-assist.
Interesting to see differing regulations and enforcement.

  • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    62·
    2 months ago

    I love the micromobility revolution thats happening right now, but it’s outpacing regulation and that’s not good for anyone.

    Firstly they need to address the laws, because the current rules aren’t suitable.

    Next they need to certify specific products. If your fat bike from temu isn’t certified then it’s not legal.

    Finally they need to test bikes for mods.

    Until all of these things are in place the whole movement will suffer.

        • Funwayguy@lemmy.worldEnglish
          62·
          2 months ago

          When kids with freshly unboxed Christmas e-scooters can fly past my ‘legal’ speed e-bike on my way to work, I’m gonna cry BS on my inability to modify my bike to match my pedal cycling speed. If that makes me a ‘menace’ then so be it.

          • null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            22·
            2 months ago

            I’m surprised I have to point this out but obviously kids flying around on scooters faster than 30km/h is the problem here, not that you can’t keep up with them.

          • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
            12·
            2 months ago

            hope your shitty unregulated import off-label lithium ion battery doesn’t burn your flat down, murdering you, your family, and any adjoining neighbors who didn’t deserve to die because of your stupid, silly choices.