• LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netOP
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    1 year ago

    Obviously irresponsible riding should be discouraged or penalized. But imagine the same people driving cars and you’ll see why we don’t want to discourage e-bikes.

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      1 year ago

      Though the same people aren’t driving, because they’re well below the age of 16 and very clearly have no concept of rules of the road, right of way, and common sense

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        1 year ago

        Some are, and the others may be soon, unless there are alternatives. Such as e-bikes.

        And if they can’t, their parents may drive them around. Even if we assume their parents are safe drivers, this probably poses more of a public safety risk than a teen on an e-bike because of the inherent dangers of cars, or worse, SUVs and trucks.