Increase in road deaths amid rise of e-bikes prompts Houten to test willingness of freedom-loving cyclists to slow down

As road deaths increase and cycle lanes overflow with e-bikes, the Netherlands is considering a cycling speed limit of 12mph (20km/h).

The government has started a two-week trial in Houten, near Utrecht, to gauge whether freedom-loving Dutch cyclists are willing to slow down – and whether they have any idea how fast they are going in the first place.

  • Agent641@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 days ago

    “Sir do you know why I pulled you over? Any idea how fast you were pedaling back there? How many white monsters have you had to drink today? Step outta the recumbent please sir. Imma have you walk in a straight line, if the line is too straight, you’re going to gaol.”

    • Orphanator@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      9 days ago

      I hit 60kmh the other day, but I was going downhill. In retrospect, I was super unsafe about the whole thing.