Originally Posted by
veganbikes
Throttled vehicles are not bicycles so let's keep them away from pedestrian and multi use paths. On the road fine, it is where mopeds and motorcycles belong. We need to be very clear and careful we aren't conflating an electric assist bicycle with a throttled moped which could cause issues for folks who have bicycles. If we lump even the anemic throttled vehicles with proper electric bikes and potentially regular bikes we could have disastrous affects.
Throttles are legal in NY, USA. Your opinion of all ebikes with throttles being mopeds is just that, an "opinion". If you don't want a throttle don't purchase an ebike with a throttle. I guess you feel all ebikes should be licensed and registered, as well as speed limited to 25kph/15mph too. Maybe where you live.