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[–] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 12 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Some sort of licensing might be appropriate above a certain power level, but a driver's licence is not really relevant to riding a bike.

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

You have to demonstrate an understanding of road rules and signage to get a driver's licence, which is pretty relevant.

I agree it would be better if there was a separate licensing system - one that would allow younger people to access some categories of e-bike - and I imagine we will in the long-run, but using existing systems as a stop-gap doesn't seem unreasonable.

[–] MisterFrog@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago

I'm not against licencing for ebikes, especially if it allows 35 km/h top speeds (25 is a bit slow really).

Needing a car to get the licence, is a bit silly though

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