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I live in Switzerland where 45km/h speedbikes are fairly popular (since for once our laws are more lax than in most European countries). I don't really see how
by hocuspocus 9y ago
I live in Switzerland where 45km/h speedbikes are fairly popular (since for once our laws are more lax than in most European countries).
I don't really see how they're more dangerous than scooters in the same vehicle category.
- ufo 9y agoThe big difference is that many people drive e-bikes on bike paths or even pedestrian paths, while scooters tend to stick to roads.
- dzhiurgis 9y agoNo one with half a brain / common sense rides their ebikes at such speeds on pedestrian paths.
- redtuesday 9y agoHow would you prevent people who don't even have that from buying these bikes?
- Hextinium 9y agoDon't prevent them from buying them, prevent people from riding that fast on sidewalks.
- ufo 9y agoAnother difference between e-bikes and scooters is that e-bikes do not require a license to drive while scooters do. One of the reasons for the speed limit on e bikes is to avoid this license requirement.
- hocuspocus 9y ago45 km/h e-bikes come with all the requirements that apply to 45 km/h limited scooters: license, plate, insurance, helmet.
- PappaPatat 9y agoThe bicycle helmet instead of the Mofa/Töffli helmet is not in the same league. Cool they are (still) allowed, just like the Elektrotöffli[0]. And our laws are often more lax then Europe's. Specifically when it comes to freedoms (like weapons & privacy). Source: former EU citizen. [0] https://emovemotors.ch/ https://emovemotors.ch/