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outlawing pedestrians (hexbear.net)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/7613489

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[–] 9 points 9 months ago (7 children)

My FIL randomly got me an e-bike that I can't use for that exact reason. There's no way for me to get anywhere from my house without having to cross an extremely busy highway. I could drive the bike to places, but that defeats the purpose.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    Wait... What? Riding the bike defeats the purpose of having the bike? I'm confused.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    In my state bicycles have to ride in the street, and are held to the same rules as motor vehicles.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Ah, mine does allow e bikes on both roads and bike lanes, although there are restrictions based on the top speed and how that speed is generated (pedal assist vs throttle assist).

    But the restriction is basically just when you need a license, registration, and insurance to operate. Basically anything that's under 20mph is a bicycle.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

    How fast would the bike have to go to ride on highways? You're not going to safely go 60, but 40 might be obtainable if you can buy another battery of the same type, wire it in series, and don't give it too much current.

    You're definitely shortening the life of everything, but it's better than no use at all.

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