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Old 05-09-08 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRennick
I don't think you need a license and apparently it is totally legal for them to ride in the bike lane. We had some guy, all smiles, ride by us a while ago and he was all "hey guys! have you seen these things? they're electric!!! they're great!!!" and then zoomed off. he was hilarious.
On the upside, they get people out of cars (maybe) but like any conveyance, jackasses can use them too. I have more tolerance for those using them who would be unlikely to use a bike, but as for the others, sure, why ride a bike when you can use coal generated electricity! Wooka.
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