Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
Board
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
chapter
Virginia State Parks Regulations [4 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action Amendments to the Virginia State Park Regulations
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 10/2/2019
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9/23/19  5:53 pm
Commenter:  

E-bikes on trails
 

This seems to be a reasonable regulation. They should be allowed on designated bike trails only, and even there should be subject to a speed limit of ca. 18-20 MPH. They also should be the kind that provide assistance only when the rider is pedaling, as this gives them some feeling of how to slow down or brake if necessary. A vehicle that provides power independent of pedaling action is much more dangerous, as it removes the connection between motion and effort, and turns it into something like a moped. No electric scooters or electric skateboards should be allowed for that same reason.

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