alt.hn

3/19/2026 at 6:53:59 PM

NYC ends criminal summonses for cyclists, e-bike riders

 https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-ends-criminal-summonses-for-cyclists-e-bike-riders-in-policy-shift

by geox

3/19/2026 at 11:29:04 PM

Its because, although sometimes a delivery cyclist might be annoying, the reality is that there are almost zero KSI due to cyclist in any country worldwide. The rules designed for SUV dont actually make sense for human-scale transport.

by time4tea

3/20/2026 at 11:54:32 AM

I'd definitely agree for normal bikes and e-bikes capped to speeds under 30 km/h, but at least in NYC, these delivery bikes often go ridiculously fast. I don't think they should be considered the same regulatory category.

Their speed makes them extremely unpredictable, even if the overall kinetic energy is still relatively low, and being overtaken on a relatively narrow bike lane by a vehicle going almost twice my own speed seems dangerous as well even if there is no collision.

by lxgr

3/19/2026 at 7:54:58 PM

“you have to address the root cause: delivery workers are being made to go too fast by their bosses”

This is half nonsense. Yes, there is pressure for efficiency. But there will always be pressure for efficiency. Complaining about it—particularly as an regulator—isn’t a real solution, it’s passing the buck.

The solution is to split the fine between the employee and employer. Have both double with each cumulative violation. And yes, at a certain point, it becomes a criminal matter because it involves someone willfully putting New Yorkers at risk to earn their paycheque.

by JumpCrisscross

3/19/2026 at 9:10:33 PM

Bike registration can solve this. Keep it a civil matter, but violations mean losing your ride.

by ramesh31