Originally Posted by chephy
I understand, but I guess my point is that electric bikes are so similar to regular bikes, they are almost in the same class. But yeah, I understand though - there is no particular logic to these things.
That's called bureaucracy.
Originally Posted by chephy
Vodka is legal, tobacco is legal, marijuana isn't even though the damage inflicted is comparable - that's life.
That's called politics.
Originally Posted by chephy
Seriously though - it is sad. There are so many wonderful machines: human-powered, engine-powered or a combo - that have so many cool applications and unique features and are fun to ride. Yet they are artificially restricted from using public roads which makes them impractical. The world would've been so much more fun if people had more transportational choices...
Governments are too busy second-guessing each other, staging media sound-bytes, and canceling the Court Challenges Program to, you know, do any work to keep up with the changing world.