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City Council Leaders Call on State to Emulate New Jersey’s Flawed E-Bike Law
['Sophia Lebowitz']
Streetsblog New York City
“[Brewer’s resolution] calls for the state to do that law,” Menin told reporters as she announced plans to hold the September mega-hearing.
New Jersey’s new e-bike laws added significant bureaucratic hurdles for anyone who wants to ride an e-bike in the Garden State, regardless of the speed of that bike.
Riders with disabilities have expressed concerns about needing to pass the state licensing test, while e-bike owners have struggled to find insurance companies that offer e-bike policies.
Many cycling advocates oppose e-bike licensing and registration bills, which they argue discourage cycling without actually ensuring safety.
“To the extent that [e-bike licensing] should happen, it should be done at the state level.