• Throwaway@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Thats because the added weight and power tears up trails, and the stewards hate that shit.

    • Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      But that’s not actually enforceable?

      According to federal law, I mean?

      I’m guessing each state and county can make their own laws

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        1 year ago

        A “no motor vehicles” sign would not prohibit e-bikes. However, I see no reason why a trail couldn’t enforce prohibition of a list of categories that includes both motor vehicles and e-bikes as separate items.

      • Aux@lemmynsfw.com
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        1 year ago

        The federal law applies to the public roads. Trails are NOT public roads. They can have any restrictions their management wants. Just like private roads at supermarkets - they’re not public roads and supermarket can say no Ford cars here and you have no recourse there.

          • Throwaway@lemm.ee
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            1 year ago

            They aren’t private usually, they’re public, but maintained by volunteers.

            I helped maintain a trail for a couple years back when ebikes were just starting to be a thing, and they absolutely tore up trails. We had to put up additional signs (from the very limited budget) just for ebikes.

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              1 year ago

              Ah, got it. I don’t go on tiny trails or dirtbiking trails.

              Pretty much all hardpack or paved.