I think the laws should have been written with speeds being governed as the only restriction, but that ship has long sailed and will never been seen again. The CA laws will be in almost all states within 5 years I bet.

The state that's been reluctant (according to People for Bikes which the industry hired to lobby for the "CA"law) is NY. They feel if NY would comply, the rest would follow; no such luck so far.

I see very few ebikes. I don't think I've ever seen an "illegal" ebike. I've never seen one on in use that goes beyond 20 mph. Until it becomes a real or perceived problem where I live, I think it's appropriate to hold off on any new legislation. I know many of the local police officers and I've talked "ebikes" with many of them. Not one has said that he/she would enforce an ebike laws unless they saw the bicycle (ebike or regular bike) being operated in an extremely unsafe manner that put someone in danger other than the operator. None of them really know what the ebike laws or criteria are so enforcement would be difficult anyway.

I think many of us that post here want us to feel good about being in compliance with ebike laws... but, when it comes right down to it, the general population and law enforcement doesn't care at all. Ride your bikes and ride them safely, you most likely will not have any problems.

Back on track- Nice to see cb400bill closed another hater thread.

Too many people worry about what MIGHT happen. Instead lets take action over any REAL problems that pop up.

-SP

It was good to see the ignorant one be excused. We should be thankful to have this forum with these Moderators.

I see very few too, but most are "illegal". Not that it matters, since they are very few.

It may be compost for the "garbage" but I kind of like the idea of souped-up "illegal" e-bikes, the faster the better. As long as it rides the same as a bicycle when I'd want it to, I'd be good with it.

I think most people would agree for use on the street. The issue is what should be classified as a "bicycle" for access to bike lanes, and MUTs.

since this thread is about garbage ,
here it is another e bike or should I say Bicycle Shaped Object for masses , piece of China brands filling dumpsters of the world or recycling dumpsters of the world.
offered by Wallmart. read customers reviews on Wallmart web site.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yukon-Tra...-Bike/21463802

Would we expect any less? :)