US EditionWILL A NEW FLORIDA LAW PUT THE BRAKES ON E-BIKES?
Bills would mandate e-bike riders slow to under 10 mph near pedestrians and require law enforcement crash reporting, aiming to address Florida's 234 cyclist deaths in 2023.
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WILL A NEW FLORIDA LAW PUT THE BRAKES ON E-BIKES?
Florida lawmakers could soon vote to put the brakes on an exploding – and controversial – mode of transportation. But even if approved, the crackdown may not be as severe as initially proposed. Recent years have seen an explosion in the popularity of electric bikes and scooters as a cost-efficient, eco-friendly mode of transportation. But […]
Florida legislators voted by a large majority in favor of SB 382 bill that seeks to reduce the speed of electric bike drivers to less than 10 mph (16 km/h) on shared sidewalks or trails when they have a pedestrian at 50 feet (15 meters) or less away. The bill seeks to reduce accidents with e-bikes in the state. According to Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group, in 2023, there were 234 deaths of cyclists in Florida, the highest figure in the country Mi…
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News Service of FloridaE-bike Regulations Moving in Senate
Florida lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with a proposal to get cyclists on e-bikes to slow down around pedestrians and make other safety improvements, although many suggested the effort should cover people using electric scooters as well. The Florida Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy voted 15-0 to advance the proposal, amid concerns that the increasingly popular devices pose a safety threat to cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. The proposal, SB 3…
Florida lawmakers advance e-bike safety regulation proposal
Florida lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with a proposal to get cyclists on e-bikes to slow down around pedestrians and make other safety improvements, although many suggested the effort should cover people using electric scooters as well. The Florida Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy voted 15-0 to advance the proposal, amid concerns that the increasingly popular devices pose a safety threat to cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. The proposal, SB 3…
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