I hate eBikes.. heres the proof that a lot of them are for (lazy) Drunkards

Would be impressed if you keep the speed up if you were drunk
 
So how often does an e-bike rider get charged under the Criminal Code?‘We probably get one or two a month,” said Davidson, adding that he’s not positive about the numbers. “More than you’d think.”
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from what i've observed, still not enough.

 
Only a matter of time before these rules will apply to regular pedal bikes....

until then, get wasted and go for bike rides in traffic, wooooooooooot!
 
vociferous said:
they already do. just not really enforced
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In the meantime, do you really want to bike beside those crazy cagers? I'm happy they don't enforce those law!

They can't charge you for impaired driving, but they can still charge you for being drunk on a public place right?
 
A few more stories like this and someone getting seriously hurt and BAM, time to start plating and insurance . It'll happen.

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How are they any more lazy than those riding in cars or motorcycles??? I honestly don't see where all the hate comes from for eBikes; yes, you have idiots riding them - but you also have idiots driving cars, bikes, tractors, lawn mowers, etc.

Was your mom molested by an eBike or something?
 
vince492 said:
In the meantime, do you really want to bike beside those crazy cagers? I'm happy they don't enforce those law!

They can't charge you for impaired driving, but they can still charge you for being drunk on a public place right?
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Yeah, they usually just charge you and either drive you home, or dump you into the drunk tank
 
Xhumeka said:
Was your mom molested by an eBike or something?
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:lmao::lmao: The drivers of these amazing machines usually ride on the road, and can barely move at any decent speed. Then other cars are scared to go anywhere near them so they signal into the left lane or swing way left to avoid them. It just causes a major slow down from normal traffic speeds. That "friction" can cause accidents. Its not the eBikes I hate, its the drivers reaction to the eBikes that makes me annoyed at them.
 
Venom01 said:
A few more stories like this and someone getting seriously hurt and BAM, time to start plating and insurance . It'll happen.
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And way overdue! E-bikes should fall under the LSM category!
 
I live in a Rural area and rode an e-bike for 2 seasons. It paid for itself in gas savings. However, if you think cagers are scary when you're on a motorcycle, try an e-bike. They expect you to be going much faster than 30 km/h. They don't leave any room when passing you, especially those driving Mercedes or Porsche SUV's I've had my shoulder slapped several times by their mirrors. I figured if I'm going to ride I really need a proper machine. I sold the e-bike and bought a real motorcycle and feel 100 times safer! I have proper gear, can do the speed of traffic (or more as necessary) and cagers tend to share the road. The only thing the e-bike did for me was to give me confidence in slow speed manoeuvrings!

I think the scooter style e-bikes need a total overhaul and to be made to be LSM class machines. Electrically assisted standard bicycles should be the only e-bike allowed as everyone understands what a bicycle is, what it looks like and what it is capable of.

The e-bike was fantastic at the campground though. It was quiet and capable of carrying lots of groceries.

Oh, and I'm not lazy, unemployed or constantly drunk so you can add that to your stereotype!
 
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vince492 said:
They can't charge you for impaired driving, but they can still charge you for being drunk on a public place right?
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They can charge you with impared. I know several people who have been charged with DUI on a bicycle.
 
where I work a guy has an e-bike, the kick is that this thing has an alarm and also a disk lock!!

I honestly feel really un-eassy about them, they cut badly through traffic and look very very unstable, or are all riders just drunk?
 
Xhumeka said:
How are they any more lazy than those riding in cars or motorcycles??? I honestly don't see where all the hate comes from for eBikes; yes, you have idiots riding them - but you also have idiots driving cars, bikes, tractors, lawn mowers, etc.

Was your mom molested by an eBike or something?
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I don't like the holier than thou attitude of some and the blatent disregard of sidewalk usage laws.
 
Lazy drunkards are everywhere like cars, bicycles, e-bikes and yes even motorcycles.
Now before you judge and start hating on me Yes I ride an E-bike but have ridden dirt bikes in my youth. I know many people who are avid motorcycle riders
and I can understand the frustration with these so called E-bikes, as a responsible E-bike rider I researched the HTA and learned what my rights and responsibilities are.
We may be slower but have be Ambassadors for our chosen mode of transport.

Yes these drunken idiots need to be taken off the road but please do not judge us all together, a few idiots make us all look bad as I'm sure those of you on motorcycles
know all too well. FYI I am going to move up the 2 wheel ladder as it were and get my LSM license and a gas powered scooter, then a motorcycle when I get that license.
We may be slower than you real bike riders but I am addicted to the joy of riding.My fellow E-bike riders may not want to hear this but yes they should be licensed and insured, and maybe a little faster to keep up with city traffic.
Ride safe Ride sober all of us.
 
cknowles said:
I live in a Rural area and rode an e-bike for 2 seasons. It paid for itself in gas savings. However, if you think cagers are scary when you're on a motorcycle, try an e-bike. They expect you to be going much faster than 30 km/h. They don't leave any room when passing you, especially those driving Mercedes or Porsche SUV's I've had my shoulder slapped several times by their mirrors. I figured if I'm going to ride I really need a proper machine. I sold the e-bike and bought a real motorcycle and feel 100 times safer! I have proper gear, can do the speed of traffic (or more as necessary) and cagers tend to share the road. The only thing the e-bike did for me was to give me confidence in slow speed manoeuvrings!

I think the scooter style e-bikes need a total overhaul and to be made to be LSM class machines. Electrically assisted standard bicycles should be the only e-bike allowed as everyone understands what a bicycle is, what it looks like and what it is capable of.

The e-bike was fantastic at the campground though. It was quiet and capable of carrying lots of groceries.

Oh, and I'm not lazy, unemployed or constantly drunk so you can add that to your stereotype!
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If you were clipped by a mirror, and the offending vehicle did not stop, take the plate number down, report it to the cops. If the driver happens to admit to it happening, it is leaving the scene of an accident with injuries ( a bruise is an injury). Problem is, if they say they did not know they hit something they will not likely get the leaving the scene charge.
 
nobbie48 said:
I don't like the holier than thou attitude of some and the blatent disregard of sidewalk usage laws.
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Yeah..they're a train-wreck..they just randomly go wherever they feel like it..sidewalk..roadway..crosswalk.. I saw one guy riding down the sidewalk and just go blasting into the intersection..then when he nearly got run over, gave the car the finger! Like, seriously?
 
invictus43 said:
Yeah..they're a train-wreck..they just randomly go wherever they feel like it..sidewalk..roadway..crosswalk.. I saw one guy riding down the sidewalk and just go blasting into the intersection..then when he nearly got run over, gave the car the finger! Like, seriously?
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Yes this is the problem.. I'm sure it doesn't apply to all.. but when anyone can jump right on something that moves at that speed with no license or test to prove that you know the rules of the road you end up with a disaster.. I nearly killed one in my cage the other night.. I came up to a red light.. made a full stop.. looked around.. put on my signal and went to turn right which is my legal right. He blasted up the shoulder beside me, crossed my path narrowly missing my front bumper and right into the intersection because you know.. the rules of the road, human decency or physics didn't apply to him..
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