As a pedal- and motor- cyclist in Oxford (city big into bikes in the UK), these electric bikes really get to me. We have lots of amenities for pedal cycles to i

As a pedal- and motor- cyclist in Oxford (city big into bikes in the UK), these electric bikes really get to me. We have lots of amenities for pedal cycles to improve their experience of the roads which are (rightly) unavailable to the faster and more dangerous to pedestrians motorcycles. Seeing these electric assistance bikes caning it along at an unrealistic speed by disinterested and distracted riders makes me think they should be classed as motorcycles with all the restrictions/responsibilities. Edit: For example, riders of a motorcycle or moped must carry insurance and wear a helmet. Anything over 50cc and you need to pass a training course to teach the rules of the road and basic manoeuvres. Cyclists do not need to pass anything (or pay vehicle tax...). I'm unsure about my opinion on making human powered vehicles abide by licensing/insurance requirements, but powered vehicles really should do.