Throttles as a regulatory target target.

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Interesting article from Bike Portland. (move it if needed and send me a tip as to where things like this should best go)
Regulatory issues raised over abuse:

Dawn of the ‘throttle kids’
https://bikeportland.org/2022/07/25/dawn-of-the-throttle-kids-360265

Good discussion of the abuse and illegal use, that is stimulating the regulatory pushback.
Throttles are an easy target.
“All it’s going to take to have this conversation explode is a teen hitting a baby stroller or a senior citizen.”

I'm seeing a growing backlash in Dallas as 30mph ebikes are showing up, at speed on the MUP's.
We have already seen pedestrian deaths from cyclist collisions, and scooter issues .
Between this and the fire issue, things are coming to the fore, motivated by the Vision Zero campaign,
and the recent fatal NYC fires.
Kudo to Chris at Propel , who has been a vocal supporter of rational regulation.
 
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