Articles explains the 3 types of E-bike categories, which defined the amount of power & how the power can be used. Category 1 has a max speed of 20mph & is pedal assist. Pedal assist means you must be pedaling before the power helps you pedal. Category 2 Is the same speed but power can be activated by throttle. Category 3 is an #e-bike that is pedal assist but has a top speed of 28 mph https://rec-law.us/3hYDPMT

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EU survey shows 1/2 of possible E-bike buyers would not buy a bike if helmet use was mandatory, 25% of current owners would stop riding if helmets mandatory. Real issue is supposed injury savings with helmet use versus vitality savings of riding bikes. Since helmets don't stop concussions, is heart health more important than minor head injuries? https://rec-law.us/3joNf4w

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EU survey shows 1/2 of possible E-bike buyers would not buy a bike if helmet use was mandatory, 25% of current owners would stop riding if helmets mandatory. Real issue is supposed injury savings with helmet use versus vitality savings of riding bikes. Since helmets don't stop concussions, is heart health more important than minor head injuries? https://rec-law.us/3joNf4w

#E-bikes @recreationlaw #RecreationLaw #CyclingLaw #RecLaw #CyclistsNotInvisible #Helmets #CyclingHelmets #health #injuries

Oregon is flirting with creating an E-Bike rebate program joining VT & Denver CO, NY is also thinking about it. E-bike rebate programs are great to reduce traffic, clean the air & get citizens outdoors to exercise. It also provides transportation for a large group of people who might not have access to transportation, except public transit.

#E-bikes @recreationlaw #RecreationLaw #CyclingLaw #RecLaw #CyclistsNotInvisible #traffic #cleantheair #publictransit #reducetraffic #rebate

Oregon is flirting with creating an E-Bike rebate program joining VT & Denver CO, NY is also thinking about it. E-bike rebate programs are great to reduce traffic, clean the air & get citizens outdoors to exercise. It also provides transportation for a large group of people who might not have access to transportation, except public transit.

#E-bikes @recreationlaw #RecreationLaw #CyclingLaw #RecLaw #CyclistsNotInvisible #traffic #cleantheair #publictransit #reducetraffic #rebate