E-bikes and their Impacts on Public Safety
The Issue
Ammendments to this petition are being made as we speak.
Info taken from the State of California Department
What’s the difference between a motorcycle and a motor-driven cycle? Is a moped the same as scooter?
Motorcycles
A motorcycle has 2-3 wheels and an engine size larger than 150 cc.
Motorcycles with 3 wheels or a side car require only a Class C driver license.Show Citation 11
Motor-Driven Cycles
A motor-driven cycle has 2-3 wheels and an engine size smaller than 149 cc.
You must register a motor-driven cycle, and you must have a motorcycle license (M1) to drive one.
Mopeds
Also known as a motorized bicycle, a moped has 2-3 wheels and an electric motor with an automatic transmission that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower.
Some mopeds have pedals so you can ride them when the motor is off. Show Citation 33
You must have a motorcycle license (M1 or M2) to drive a moped.
You must be at least 16 years old or older to drive a moped, and you must wear a helmet while you ride.
You do not need insurance to register a moped, but you do need special license plates and an identification card, along with a one-time $23 registration fee.
You do not have to renew your moped registration in the same way as you register other vehicles.
Scooters
A motorized scooter has 2 wheels, a motor, handlebars, and a floorboard that you can stand on while riding it.Show Citation 44
You can only drive motorized scooters on a bicycle path, trail, or bikeway, not on a sidewalk, and you cannot exceed a speed of 15 mph.
You do not need to register motorized scooters.
You can drive a motorized scooter with any class driver license.
Sweet and simple- any unfortunate person to find themselves anywhere near a group of disrespectful and immature ebike riders in Orange County will probably want to sign this.
These obnoxious humans are jeopardizing their own safety and ours as well. Since their parents don't seem to care, I propose the following to become law....
Anyone showing irresponsible or aggressive behavior on an ebike should have the privilege of operating an automobile or motorcycle revoked for a period of time determined by a judge. Behavior like this exhibits disregard for human life and is a sign of how individuals will act when they have the privilege of driving.
I encourage everyone to sign this petition and maybe it will prevent the absolute and definite horror these disrespectful people cause in the future.
Petition Closed
The Issue
Ammendments to this petition are being made as we speak.
Info taken from the State of California Department
What’s the difference between a motorcycle and a motor-driven cycle? Is a moped the same as scooter?
Motorcycles
A motorcycle has 2-3 wheels and an engine size larger than 150 cc.
Motorcycles with 3 wheels or a side car require only a Class C driver license.Show Citation 11
Motor-Driven Cycles
A motor-driven cycle has 2-3 wheels and an engine size smaller than 149 cc.
You must register a motor-driven cycle, and you must have a motorcycle license (M1) to drive one.
Mopeds
Also known as a motorized bicycle, a moped has 2-3 wheels and an electric motor with an automatic transmission that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower.
Some mopeds have pedals so you can ride them when the motor is off. Show Citation 33
You must have a motorcycle license (M1 or M2) to drive a moped.
You must be at least 16 years old or older to drive a moped, and you must wear a helmet while you ride.
You do not need insurance to register a moped, but you do need special license plates and an identification card, along with a one-time $23 registration fee.
You do not have to renew your moped registration in the same way as you register other vehicles.
Scooters
A motorized scooter has 2 wheels, a motor, handlebars, and a floorboard that you can stand on while riding it.Show Citation 44
You can only drive motorized scooters on a bicycle path, trail, or bikeway, not on a sidewalk, and you cannot exceed a speed of 15 mph.
You do not need to register motorized scooters.
You can drive a motorized scooter with any class driver license.
Sweet and simple- any unfortunate person to find themselves anywhere near a group of disrespectful and immature ebike riders in Orange County will probably want to sign this.
These obnoxious humans are jeopardizing their own safety and ours as well. Since their parents don't seem to care, I propose the following to become law....
Anyone showing irresponsible or aggressive behavior on an ebike should have the privilege of operating an automobile or motorcycle revoked for a period of time determined by a judge. Behavior like this exhibits disregard for human life and is a sign of how individuals will act when they have the privilege of driving.
I encourage everyone to sign this petition and maybe it will prevent the absolute and definite horror these disrespectful people cause in the future.
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Petition created on June 11, 2023