It’s not just bike groups who are opposed to new e-bike restrictions. Councils and the RACQ are also worried about forcing users to ride “barely above walking pace”.

The Queensland government has introduced a bill to crack down on e-scooters and e-bikes but several councils have spoken out about age restrictions, licence rules and speed limits

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  • kurikai@lemmy.world
    51·
    3 months ago

    stupid government. yes lets restrict teenagers and take away thier fredom to move around easily without the need for a car. they could make it safer for ebike and escooter riders by dealing with cars becauseng so dangerous. but no.