NSW [Australia] considering plan to halve power and top speed of ebikes as rider dies in collision with garbage truck

[Aushiker]

From Guardian Australia

New South Wales is considering a plan to halve the maximum power and top speed of ebikes, after a rider died in a collision with a garbage truck in central Sydney...“It means the highest limit you can travel at is currently 50 to 60km an hour. That’ll be reduced [under proposed new rules] to 25 to 30km/h."

 

[Chargeride]

Clearly they were waiting for a fatality.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Isn't the max assisted e-bike speed in Australia just 25 km/h?
Instead of inventing new laws, riding the Chinese unlawful rubbish should be penalized.

 

[mrgold35]

Makes sense! They should also half the power and top speed of motorcycles, trains, planes, and vehicles because of one collision.