Wait, what? E-bikes to be run off the roads in China?

On Dec 6th 2009, The Chinese government issued a planned crack-down on e-bikes. The major impact of this rule is on the e-bike's speed, weight and licensing requirements.

It basically states that as of January 1st, 2010, any e-bike which can reach over 20 km/h (12.4 mph) and weight more than 40kg (88 lbs) will be classified as a "motor-vehicle" similar to motorcycles and cars. They will now require license, registration and insurance. The plan is vague and many are confused on how it will impact their lifestyle.

full story: http://www.juicedriders.com/blog/2009/12/16/debate-heating-up-over-e-bikes-in...

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[psychafunkapus]

this is just a tax. if everyone walked there would be walking tax.. etc

[kokopelli314]

Governments are constantly seeking ways to generate income, control public movement and register any empowering technology in the name of "public safety". Total disregard for the environment and willful ignorance of conservation and efficiency characterize the automobile industry.

[xxxrightsxxx]

think and really use your mind, if you replace all the ebikes on the road and put in another car going to and from. the size of a bike to the size of a car what do you think will happen, it would take hours to go 30 k, you should be going the other way and charge more for people to use a big car sucking up more gas and more space on the street. it just other way to make sure you pay pay pay pay (dish out more of the little money you have to a goverment)

[lianjuin]

I agree, those people want to go fast should get motorcycles and ride in the car lanes. E-bike speed limit should be again 12.5mph and more bus and taxis added to the streets.

[ubuibiok]

Electric Bikes Terrorize China's Streets

Battery-powered bicycles are becoming a traffic menace in China as they become more plentiful and more powerful. The 120 million e-bikes are terrorizing pedestrians and old-fashioned bicyclists.

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