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What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 7 months ago by HikingVet@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

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Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).

Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it's clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.

I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP's without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.

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[–] SomeoneSomewhere@lemmy.nz 21 points 7 months ago (2 children)

There is some argument for e-scooters (the kind that you could theoretically move by kicking the ground) being used in a bike lane.

I agree that a full-size motorbike, electric or not, should not be in a bike lane.

The primary reason for bike lanes is arguably being safely overtaken by cars, due to the speed difference. Motorbikes can keep up with traffic, and will want to overtake cyclists.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Agreed on scooters, if they're low speed.

I've seen someone riding a vespa on them.... No, just no.

[–] SomeoneSomewhere@lemmy.nz 12 points 7 months ago

I'm talking about the 'electric kick scooters' - the speeds and power levels are comparable to or lower than e-bikes, but how you use them is different.

Mopeds/vespas shouldn't be in a bike lane.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Scooters are illegal in bike lanes in my area. I think they should be allowed, provided they have a max speed of 20mph (32kmh) or so.