Originally Posted by
dabac
Why would it?
We've had cars capable of twice the legal limit available to pretty much anyone for ages. They've contributed or enabled the death of I don't know how many people. No one seems to be getting around to stopping them.
Yes, and there are multiple expensive barriers to entry for owning/driving a car (beyond the cost of the car itself).
1. mandatory operators license
2. mandatory proof of financial responsibility for incurred damages (insurance)
3. mandatory registration of vehicle to centralized database (license plate)
E-bikes currently require none of this. And that will change when there are enough accidents and injuries involving them.