Two bills moving through the California legislature this year could change how e-bikes are bought, ridden, and regulated across the state. One would require
Unclassified: the 40mph+ e-bikes and no-pedal scooters ruining it for everyone else.
I’m of the opinion it doesn’t matter because enforcement will be spotty and the reckless assholes will still be reckless assholes while the responsible <25mph riders will be regulated. There are e-bikes with weight and speed exceeding the lowest of registration-required motorcycles (Aniioki A9 vs Honda Cub/monkey/grom, yes I watch Fortnine)
Unclassified: the 40mph+ e-bikes and no-pedal scooters ruining it for everyone else.
I’m of the opinion it doesn’t matter because enforcement will be spotty and the reckless assholes will still be reckless assholes while the responsible <25mph riders will be regulated. There are e-bikes with weight and speed exceeding the lowest of registration-required motorcycles (Aniioki A9 vs Honda Cub/monkey/grom, yes I watch Fortnine)