Scottsdale, like cities all over the world, has got an e-bike problem as innocent pedestrians and the riders themselves are getting hurt in accidents involving electric bikes and motorcycles. The Arizona city has had enough of it, so it’s brought in multiple new rules designed to limit their use and hopefully cut down on injuries.

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Starting July 1, anyone wanting to use an electric motorcycle on a city roadway has to have it titled and registered with the Sate of Arizona. That will be bad news to the city’s kids, some of whom have been roaming wild on off-road-intended bikes like the Sur Ron Lightbee without any license, registration or insurance, which is now compulsory.

Age Restrictions and Speed Limits

And the new legislation doesn’t stop there. Under the terms of Ordinance No. 4680 no one under the age of 16 is allowed to ride a class three electric bicycle, which is defined as one capable of going 21 mph (34 km/h) or faster. They will, however, still be able to ride class one electric bikes whose top speed is lower than that.

Dr. Anthony Pickett at Phoenix Children’s Hospital told Arizona’s Family that an increasing number of children are being injured on electric bikes and motorcycles – and they’re not just getting bruises or breaking a leg.

“The lion’s share [of injuries] unfortunately are pretty severe head injuries,” Dr Pickett said, going on to explain that it’s not only the risk of conventional traffic accidents that riders face, but other factors such as unseen potholes or a dog running out. Those dangers are amplified because e-bikes and electric motorcycles tend to be traveling faster than conventional pedal cycles, and the riders aren’t always wearing helmets.

Retailer Responsibilities and Enforcement

Bike shops must now fix a permanent label to any new class three bike sold making its status clear, and removing it is illegal. They also have to post a written notice explaining the new rules to potential customers.

Whether these changes will significantly alter behavior remains to be seen. They’ll certainly deter some riders, but not all because the violation is classed as a petty offense and carries a $100 fine as a result. It is a start, though, and if at first it doesn’t work, maybe penalties will get much harsher.

Honda has launched a new micromobility company, called Fastport, and announced plans to show its first product at Eurobike later this month. Known as the eQuad, the electric quadricycle is a last-mile delivery vehicle intended for use in urban areas.

The rolling oddity is a far cry from the Acura NSX, but it aims to reduce urban congestion while also meeting rising consumer demand for faster, more frequent deliveries. As part of this effort, the eQuad is designed for use in bike lanes and will be offered in a variety of configurations to meet customer demand.

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Honda mentioned Small and Large eQuads as well as Small and Large cargo boxes, which will enable the model to “cater to a wide range of uses – including parcel, grocery, and small package deliveries.” The Small model measures 133.9 inches (3,400 mm) long, 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) wide, and 82.7 inches (2,100 mm) tall, while the Large eQuad comes in at 144 inches (3,658 mm) long, 48 inches (1,219 mm) wide, and 84 inches (2,134 mm) tall.

They’ll have cargo boxes offering roughly 96 to 148 cubic feet (2,718 to 4,191 liters) of space. Furthermore, we can expect payload capacities of 320 lbs (145 kg) and 650 lbs (295 kg).

On the styling front, there isn’t much to report as the eQuad is essentially a box on wheels. That being said, there’s a central bike-like seat and two handle bars. They’re joined by a sizable display, which acts as a digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The model also sports lights, mirrors, a UV-coated canopy, and a fan to help keep the driver comfortable.

Honda didn’t release many specifications, but confirmed the eQuad will have a top speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). The company also said the Small model will have a range of up to 23 miles (37 km), although the actual distance depends on the payload.

The automaker added the eQuad has a “pedal-by-wire pedal-assist powertrain” that uses swappable batteries. They’re joined by a regenerative braking system as well as automatic parking brakes.

The eQuad will be built at the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, which was recently home to the NSX. Initial European and North American deliveries are slated to begin in late 2025, before production ramps up the following year.