If a trail is off limits to motorized vehicles, then it’s off limits to motorized vehicles. That should be the end of the discussion.
If someone thinks the laws are unfair and should be changed, then they should fight to change those laws. The worst thing they can do is be a smug asshole who thinks they’re justified in breaking the law because their motorized vehicle is “different”.
Legally, an ebike absolutely can be distinct from being a motor vehicle despite having a motor (at least in some places in the US).
Interesting. I was unaware of that.
There’s no overarching federal law firmly regulating it, just guidelines, so actual laws can vary from state to state but generally speaking, they tend to be legally distinct from the term motor vehicle as long as they fall under the class 1-3 ebike, otherwise, they probably would consider it an unlicensed motor vehicle of some kind.
What an asshole
Why’s this read like satire? Also I looked up the bike they have and it looks only a bit heavier than a mountain bike, so what’s the beef? Just because it kicks out more power than a mountain bike can?
If this isn’t satire then I agree the kid’s an asshole but it just seems like we’re splitting hairs here about the usage, this type of bike should be allowed on both types of trails depending on the limitation reasons of each trail.
How much is a bit?
Also, putting down more power than a mountain bike can would definitely fuck up the terrain more than a mountain bike would even if they weighed the same.
The noise may also be an issue for local wildlife compared to a mountain bike. Some are loud enough that’s it’s like running a vacuum cleaner.
BIKE POACHER
