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> need a distinction between pedal assist and fully electric (motor) bike The only meaningful difference is if there is a motor or not. If there is a motor, it
by JumpCrisscross 5mo ago
> need a distinction between pedal assist and fully electric (motor) bike
The only meaningful difference is if there is a motor or not. If there is a motor, it gets a speedometer and you have to stop at stop signs and red lights and follow speed limits. If you are powering yourself, it’s a bit more understandable that you don’t want to stop and start at every intersection. (Though if you have a racing bike, I’d reattach the speedometer and speed-limit requirements.)
- davkan 5mo agoThere’s no meaningful distinction between a race bike and a commuter bike that can be used for the purposes of lawmaking.
- hyperman1 5mo agoAround here, I've never seen an ebike without speedometer, and everyone on the street should respect street signs and red lights. I see no reason to ignore red lights or stop signs just because you're powering yourself.
- davkan 5mo agoI live in a small town with no lights, only stop signs. Everyone yields to bicycles and no one expects them to stop at intersections. Not really relevant to the majority of places though.