the government – people are driving illegal electric motorcycle everywhere and killing themselves, i know we will make all the legal e-bikes ride at 10km/hr that will fix the problem…
Fact-Rat on
Get training wheels so you can balance easier
Error404-unknown on
This is the new speed limit for all e bike / e scooter riders from now on correct?
One_Health_9358 on
I just moved to Aus, can someone tell me what’s the current speed limit for running in QLD?
And is it true joggers need to wear a helmet and fluro vest while running?
Thnx!
/s
SoberBobMonthly on
The current BCC speed limit for e-bikes and scooters is 12km/ph which is already slow, and they want to make it lower goddamn.
As I’ve said before, I am really concerned about how these laws will affect rider behaviour, as a motorcyclist. I already have the more dickhead e-moto people trying to stage at lights with me after lane filtering, and its incredibly dangerous when I can take off fast to get out of the way of cars, and they can not.
The point of lane filtering in that way is that people who are already used to driving in traffic, can fit between cars in the same style as over taking someone, and get to the front because we can take off faster than a car.
To do this while in moving traffic and not on the side of the road in the way normal cyclists would, requires traffic law knowledge that is certified with a more advanced licence. The reason this is because it can kill you quickly if you do it wrong.
More cycling infrastructure not less is needed. I don’t want to have to be at the site of some poor e-bike rider who was run off the road because the drivers thought they could take off faster than they did.
Upbeat_Pumpkin_6785 on
Taped yourself speeding, straight to jail >.<
ucksaymyockcay on
It didn’t look very fast but I’m guessing it’s because it’s only 3km/h faster than a brisk walk
blintse on
Whoa! Slow down, Verstappen!
Jundacoro on
They can’t even enforce currently laws properly, government is off their heads.
Head-Nefariousness65 on
Please write to your local LNP member and tell them this is rubbish.
Yes, more restrictions on illegal motorbikes, but the bicycle restrictions are awful and make no sense.
IntrigatedVerse on
>12km/ph which is already slow, and they want to make it lower
That suggests that people are still getting hit. How do you get hit and injured by someone going as fast as OP
apachelives on
I saw you doing 11 there, a full 10% over. We got a badass over here.
uncutaussiebwc on
This government is fucking retarded. Our government is so fuckin retarded.
Toowoombaloompa on
In Canada, cars need to drop their speed by 10kmh when they are passing a vehicle with flashing lights (car broken down, recovery vehicle, ambulance, etc…).
In France, motorway speed limits drop from 130kmh to 110kmh in the rain or when the road is wet.
Both are sensible, risk-based approaches to reducing harm on the roads.
10kmh is a sensible speed to pass a pedestrian on a relatively narrow path like the one in the video. I would tend to slow, ring my bell and make sure that I’m not going to the cause of a collision. I’ll go slower around children and people who’ve not seen me (mostly people with headphones) and I’ll go past faster if the person is aware of me (e.g. if they’re coming in the other direction and we’ve done that little shuffle that indicates we have agreed which side of the path we’ll be on).
But 10kmh state-wide at all times is ludicrous. This video highlights how slow the speed is, and it’s on a path with people. Footpaths here in Toowoomba rarely have pedestrians on them. I use a shared path on my daily commute and I’d probably encounter a pedestrian one day per month.
Lazylion-6 on
BE CAREFUL! You couldve killed someone. Just because the speed limit is 10km doesn’t mean you have to be at that speed at all times. I suggest a 3km/hr rule just to see people do that twitchy balancing act when you go too slow.
Chaosrealm69 on
Hiw about we organise a fun ride day for all these politicians who pushed this law change and make them ride e-bikes and e-scooters at 10kph.
See how many fall over and how many times.
Maybe then they might use some common sense.
Potatoe_Potahto on
From the river to the sea, this is too slow for me
GreenpantsBicycleman on
Far out I would have trouble not falling off at such a low speed
blackdvck on
I think a coal fired steam bike is the next move for me and the LNP.
Luck_Beats_Skill on
Can’t help but notice 10.1km popped up at one stage. I presume you are going to do the right thing and turn yourself in?
blackcat218 on
So are these laws just for the totally motorised e-bikes? What about the pedal assist ones? I have a fully legal pedal-assist bike (has no throttle) that I can easily get upwards of 25km/hour on without even turning on the pedal assist. Is that now illegal too? How does it work? The article didn’t specify anything really.
Then_Hawk6304 on
Need some bubble wrap on those bars. Maybe a pillow. Don’t want anyone getting an ouchie.
dyabolikarl on
Going to be even more accidents with everyone riding on the road to avoid the 10km/h limit
somelukecunt on
Even cars can go 20 in a shared zone lol
Dry_Reputation1531 on
Is there a distinction in QLD between footpaths and shared cycle paths? There is in WA and there are a number of ‘principal shared paths PSPs’ that in the case of new installations are up to 4 metres wide.
pvsleeper on
God this is such a stupid law.
And that there – that is the MAXIMUM! You’ve already exceeded it a few times in the video. Prob means you should aim for like 8km/h to be safe to not get pinged when the wind suddenly blows from behind and speeds you up a bit.
And fucking awesome trying to push people off commuting to work using e-bikes when there is a massive fuel crisis! I struggle so hard to understand how the hell someone can come to a conclusion where they consider this to be a good idea.
realKDburner on
Watch out for speed cameras
SFOD-P on
You get more than that rolling down hill on a pushy.
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Just riding a normal bike is faster
Thats what 40kmph looks like when im driving
Was waiting for a jogger to pass you.
Where’s this spot? Very pretty area
the government – people are driving illegal electric motorcycle everywhere and killing themselves, i know we will make all the legal e-bikes ride at 10km/hr that will fix the problem…
Get training wheels so you can balance easier
This is the new speed limit for all e bike / e scooter riders from now on correct?
I just moved to Aus, can someone tell me what’s the current speed limit for running in QLD?
And is it true joggers need to wear a helmet and fluro vest while running?
Thnx!
/s
The current BCC speed limit for e-bikes and scooters is 12km/ph which is already slow, and they want to make it lower goddamn.
As I’ve said before, I am really concerned about how these laws will affect rider behaviour, as a motorcyclist. I already have the more dickhead e-moto people trying to stage at lights with me after lane filtering, and its incredibly dangerous when I can take off fast to get out of the way of cars, and they can not.
The point of lane filtering in that way is that people who are already used to driving in traffic, can fit between cars in the same style as over taking someone, and get to the front because we can take off faster than a car.
To do this while in moving traffic and not on the side of the road in the way normal cyclists would, requires traffic law knowledge that is certified with a more advanced licence. The reason this is because it can kill you quickly if you do it wrong.
More cycling infrastructure not less is needed. I don’t want to have to be at the site of some poor e-bike rider who was run off the road because the drivers thought they could take off faster than they did.
Taped yourself speeding, straight to jail >.<
It didn’t look very fast but I’m guessing it’s because it’s only 3km/h faster than a brisk walk
Whoa! Slow down, Verstappen!
They can’t even enforce currently laws properly, government is off their heads.
Please write to your local LNP member and tell them this is rubbish.
Yes, more restrictions on illegal motorbikes, but the bicycle restrictions are awful and make no sense.
>12km/ph which is already slow, and they want to make it lower
That suggests that people are still getting hit. How do you get hit and injured by someone going as fast as OP
I saw you doing 11 there, a full 10% over. We got a badass over here.
This government is fucking retarded. Our government is so fuckin retarded.
In Canada, cars need to drop their speed by 10kmh when they are passing a vehicle with flashing lights (car broken down, recovery vehicle, ambulance, etc…).
In France, motorway speed limits drop from 130kmh to 110kmh in the rain or when the road is wet.
Both are sensible, risk-based approaches to reducing harm on the roads.
10kmh is a sensible speed to pass a pedestrian on a relatively narrow path like the one in the video. I would tend to slow, ring my bell and make sure that I’m not going to the cause of a collision. I’ll go slower around children and people who’ve not seen me (mostly people with headphones) and I’ll go past faster if the person is aware of me (e.g. if they’re coming in the other direction and we’ve done that little shuffle that indicates we have agreed which side of the path we’ll be on).
But 10kmh state-wide at all times is ludicrous. This video highlights how slow the speed is, and it’s on a path with people. Footpaths here in Toowoomba rarely have pedestrians on them. I use a shared path on my daily commute and I’d probably encounter a pedestrian one day per month.
BE CAREFUL! You couldve killed someone. Just because the speed limit is 10km doesn’t mean you have to be at that speed at all times. I suggest a 3km/hr rule just to see people do that twitchy balancing act when you go too slow.
Hiw about we organise a fun ride day for all these politicians who pushed this law change and make them ride e-bikes and e-scooters at 10kph.
See how many fall over and how many times.
Maybe then they might use some common sense.
From the river to the sea, this is too slow for me
Far out I would have trouble not falling off at such a low speed
I think a coal fired steam bike is the next move for me and the LNP.
Can’t help but notice 10.1km popped up at one stage. I presume you are going to do the right thing and turn yourself in?
So are these laws just for the totally motorised e-bikes? What about the pedal assist ones? I have a fully legal pedal-assist bike (has no throttle) that I can easily get upwards of 25km/hour on without even turning on the pedal assist. Is that now illegal too? How does it work? The article didn’t specify anything really.
Need some bubble wrap on those bars. Maybe a pillow. Don’t want anyone getting an ouchie.
Going to be even more accidents with everyone riding on the road to avoid the 10km/h limit
Even cars can go 20 in a shared zone lol
Is there a distinction in QLD between footpaths and shared cycle paths? There is in WA and there are a number of ‘principal shared paths PSPs’ that in the case of new installations are up to 4 metres wide.
God this is such a stupid law.
And that there – that is the MAXIMUM! You’ve already exceeded it a few times in the video. Prob means you should aim for like 8km/h to be safe to not get pinged when the wind suddenly blows from behind and speeds you up a bit.
And fucking awesome trying to push people off commuting to work using e-bikes when there is a massive fuel crisis! I struggle so hard to understand how the hell someone can come to a conclusion where they consider this to be a good idea.
Watch out for speed cameras
You get more than that rolling down hill on a pushy.
You almost hit those pedestrians!
https://i.redd.it/4vvv7nmozqrg1.gif
My adult life needs permission like I’m a kid
I put on tshirts with offensive messages faster than this
i can go faster peddling
As a Victorian, I thought we were the Nanny State to beat all Nanny States. Are you lot doing ok up there?
Cars kill people too. Lower all speed limits to 10kmph.
Any slower and youll fall over
Nice and safe.
I, as an unfit fat fuck, can get a normal bike much faster than that lol
If the e-bikers make you anxious, straight to the coppers and get them mobed on /s. LnP new laws are so helpful.
What a fucking joke this country can be.
I can’t wait to see the cops with a speed gun on the shared paths, booking people for riding 12k/h, what a joke that will be!
https://preview.redd.it/3ec5z36hnrrg1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dbdf4a50f0798f1ac5b71e888a02899574e195c5
Woah mate slow down there. You’re riding like a maniac going at 11kmph
You don’t need lower speeds, you need safer infrastructure. Have bicycles and pedestrians in separate lanes.