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Which part of this isn't applicable to bicycles as well?
by jdminhbg 8y ago
Which part of this isn't applicable to bicycles as well?
- noobermin 8y agoGoing at 50 km/h is a feat for many cyclists. It also requires a bit of effort or a hill. When you can turn a dial or press a lever and move fast, you become much less conscious of moving fast and this attitude can lead to causing much more harm.
- jdminhbg 8y agoHave you ridden a Bird/Lime/etc.? You don't accidentally go 50 km/h on one. If anything, I'm more likely to go too fast on my bike because they pick up speed going downhill much more easily.
- sb8244 8y agoI hit 22mph really hauling it on a downhill on my Lime scooter the other day. I don't see 31mph (50 km/h) happening on them. However, they are definitely too fast for sidewalks and they're not even safe unless the sidewalk is free of imperfections such as holes and bumps.
- hocuspocus 8y agoAll of them? Bicycles belong in a category that is properly defined by the law. Riding a bicycle is explicitly covered by your personal liability insurance. 45 km/h e-bikes have their own special category and need license, plate, registration and specific insurance.
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- tonyedgecombe 8y agopersonal liability insurance How many people do you think have personal liability insurance in Europe?
- detaro 8y agoI'd suspect that varies a lot between countries. In Germany it's >80%, I can easily see it being quite uncommon in other places.
- hocuspocus 8y ago>90% in my country. I wouldn't be able to rent an apartment without one. But that is beyond the point. If you use a bike on public roads and want to be insured, you can. A scooter, your insurer will tell you they cannot do anything.
- tinus_hn 8y agoAlmost everyone so it is very cheap, about $3.50 a month with no deductible.
- DanBC 8y agoCycling associations in the UK offer insurance coverage.