• Atomic@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    I don’t even want to begin to think about the legal complexities around the electric powered transportation.

    But I know if you’re caught operating one while drunk, it’s automatically way worse than if you were just biking. Because they’re “self-propellent” or however you want to put it.

    Anyone under 16 is required by law to wear a helmet while biking. So they’re also required by law to wear a helmet while riding an electric scooter.

    Surprisingly I have not heard of electric scooter incidents lately. But probably just a matter of time until someone drives themselves to death on them.

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      8 hours ago

      Because they’re “self-propellent” or however you want to put it.

      Nothing like that here.

      Escoots and ebikes are limited to 25kmh per law, so they’re roughly equivalent to regular bikes.

      If its more than 25kg or can go faster than 25kph,you need to insure it. (somewhat new law)

      And everyone here is legally required to wear a bike helmet, but it’s not an enforced law.

      of electric scooter incidents lately.

      You guys don’t drink like northern Europeans