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.
I know, I’ve just fallen off of my normal bike dozens of times and its, ya know, its not like brain splattering, its more like rolling on the wet pavement and being embarassed
People are notoriously bad at statistics. Just because every spill from your regular bike hasn’t risked your head so far doesn’t mean the next one won’t, too. The odds may be low, but there’s no guarantee the next spill will be one where your head is okay.
I’m aware. I realize you mean well. Thank you for the continued advice, that’ll be all for now if thats ok.