Florida House considers licensing for e-bikes

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate electric bikes, requiring licenses for those that go faster.

“If people want to go fast, they can get a motorcycle. this is a bicycle,” said Larry Shames, an e-bike rider in St. Petersburg.

According to HB243, 28 miles per hour is the golden number they’re looking to regulate and require licenses for…

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