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France have a peculiarly Gallic compromise - the light quadricycle. It's a class of vehicle weighing less than 425kg (~940lbs) with a top speed of no more than
by jdietrich 9y ago
France have a peculiarly Gallic compromise - the light quadricycle. It's a class of vehicle weighing less than 425kg (~940lbs) with a top speed of no more than 28mph. Anyone aged over 14 can drive a light quadricycle without a license. They're a fixture of everyday life in rural France, providing independent transport for teenagers, the elderly and habitual drink-drivers.
They're deathtraps for the driver, but their limited speed and distinct lack of structural integrity mean they pose minimal risk to other road users. It's far from an ideal solution, but it seems to work. I understand that golf carts are a popular mode of transport for elderly people living in some private retirement communities; perhaps it would make sense for US states to legalise their use on the public roads.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35210572 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35210572
- fulafel 9y agoThat's an EU-wide type of quadricycle - the vehicle category is called L6e or L7e. It's a good regulatory slot for light EVs too and they're sold in many countries, though you need a driver's license usually.