There is no possible justification for limiting e-bikes to 15mph but not cars.
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I was a dedicated but schlubby bicycle commuter and even I could average 15 mph on flat ground easily. Give me a good hill and it's literally no effort to go 30 (or, all the effort is in braking safely). I don't understand this speed limit, unless it's some sop to old fashioned bike messengers.
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For those saying e-bikes are heavy, trust me, so was I, especially with a 30 gallon backpack of grocery shopping. If I'd hit someone - and I never remotely came close - they'd have felt it. Although, so would I, which is one big difference with cars.