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- micromobility
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- micromobility
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/53465895
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NJ would require operators of low-speed e-bikes to hold a driver’s license, register their bikes with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), and carry insurance.
Hmmm… While the bill does say that, it also accepts a “motorized bicycle license” to those 15+ after a basic road rules test.
Buuuut then it says:
The operator of a [low-speed electric bicycle or] low-speed electric scooter shall not be required to register the [low-speed electric bicycle or] low-speed electric scooter, furnish proof of insurance, or have a driver’s license.
So, yeah. There may be more editing to do…
Where the fuck is the industry in pushing against easy targets like this? New Jersey represents millions a year in ebike profits, Trek or Giant can’t pay for a few lobbyists? Industry alarm bells should have been going off months ago, for shame.
If this becomes law, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle a bunch of 20mph motorcycle bikes on the freeways.
The commissioner is authorized to adopt regulations either prohibiting the operation of motorized bicycles on any public road or highway with a speed limit in excess of 40 miles per hour, which in [his] the commissioner’s discretion are hazardous for the operation of motorized bicycles […] In no case, however, shall the commissioner adopt a regulation permitting motorized bicycles to be operated on any highway with a posted speed in excess of 50 miles per hour.
Although “Freeway” as defined in the bill encompasses much more than typically used in common speech.
