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What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 7 months ago by HikingVet@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).

Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it's clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.

I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP's without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.

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[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 8 points 7 months ago

That has no pedals, so it's entirely electric, not electric assist. Bike lanes in my area allow electric assist bicycles, but not electric-only motorbikes. To be considered a bicycle in my area, it:

  • cannot assist past 20mph (~32kmh) or 28mph (~45kmh) if there is a speedometer equipped
  • must be propelled by human power (hands or feet)
  • cannot be classified as a scooter or similar

Emotorbikes are just motorcycles with a battery instead of a gas tank, and thus are not allowed in the bike lane. So that person is probably operating their motorcycle illegally. It doesn't matter what speed they're going, it's not allowed in the bike lane unless it's propelled by human power.

If it happens again, I'd report it to the police. Keep doing that until they get some enforcement.

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