One reason I stopped selling e-bikes was that illegal over-speed e-bikes became available and preferred. The 25km/h speed limit was rarely policed.
It’s a pity that wattage (power) was also limited to 250 watts. Speed kills, not power. Allowance up to one kilowatt power, with the 25km/h speed-limiting electronics, would make e-bikes very useful for local transport and shopping, with zero emissions.
In the past week I have had two bicycles speeding past me on footpaths at very high speed, ridden by youngsters enjoying the thrill. One false step could put me and the rider in hospital with lasting injuries.
I wonder whether it’s legal for Byron Shire to require some kind of local number plate? We could then report the crazy bikers to the police for a visit. Not having a number plate could attract a fine.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
