California wants to create a driver's license for electric bikes
electrek.co
A driver's license for electric bikes? It could soon be a reality in California if a new bill passes the state assembly.

The move is in response to many young electric bike riders who often take to the streets without having tested for or received a typical driver’s license for a standard car. That means they are often ignorant of many traffic laws and safety information.

Assembly Bill 530, which will soon enter committee, would require both an online written test and a state-issued identification for riders who do not have a driver’s license. The bill would also ban riders under 12 years old from riding e-bikes.

  • argv_minus_one@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Studies have shown that imposing restrictions like this simple decrease participation which in turn adds to sedimentary behavior which is a lot worse for you in the end.

    I wonder if that’s the idea. Nip e-bikes in the bud before they become a serious competitor to cars.