I ride. I still think they are cool. I think every human has their own risk management profile - mine allows me to ride. I am not going ice skating ever again t

I ride. I still think they are cool. I think every human has their own risk management profile - mine allows me to ride. I am not going ice skating ever again though! But I don't expect everyone to feel as I do, clearly. :-) However regarding your points in turn: 1 & 2. I don't think nannying is what the government should be doing. I agree that seems to be the modern character of government though, at least where I live. 3. Obviously would affect me. :-P 4. I can't stand the noise either. I haven't modified my bike exhaust. Most affected I think though would be the "uberEats-alike" delivery services as they seem largely run on the back of scooters, although ebikes are becoming popular too, though no less risky really. Aside: if you still think motorcycles are cool, review what aspect of your risk profile precludes them. Maybe ride offroad, where traffic is much less a thing. If tarmac speed is the cool factor, you could go to a track. Modern MotoGP riders do both so you'd be in good company! Just don't try to emulate their speed capability! (By the time you are good enough to ignore this advice, you will know it...)