Politician calls for review of e-bike rules

A politician has called for a review of e-bike rules in Guernsey.

Deputy Ross Le Brun has called for a "comprehensive review" of the legislation and regulations governing electric mobility devices in Guernsey.

In his supporting statement, he claimed the island's current laws governing e-bikes were developed at a time when many of today's technologies, either did not exist, or were not in widespread use.

As part of the review, Le Brun called on Environment and Infrastructure to consider the age restrictions on e-bikes, the potential regulation of light electric mobility devices and restrictions relating to power output, among others.

He said: "Guernsey faces a unique combination of transport challenges.

"The island's hilly terrain can make conventional cycling difficult for many residents, while strong coastal winds can further increase the effort required to travel by traditional bicycle.

"These conditions differ significantly from those found in many jurisdictions where cycling policy and legislation have evolved around flatter landscapes and different environmental conditions.

"For that reason, Guernsey should neither rely indefinitely on legislation conceived more than two decades ago nor simply replicate approaches adopted elsewhere.

"Instead, the island should consider whether a modern, bespoke framework can be developed that reflects local geography, infrastructure, weather conditions and transport needs."

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