Sandra Wambachano testifies on e-bike regulation and consumer product classification

Good afternoon, everyone.

My name is Sandra.

Thank you for the opportunity.

I am a neighbor.

I'm originally from New Jersey.

This is my second home.

I do have a lot of ride outs, so I'm sorry for that.

Once again, my name is Sandra Wambachano.

I am founder of We Strive for a Place to Ride.

I am representing thousands of recreational transport riders, delivery couriers, and working class families who face intense regulatory bottlenecks across our communities.

First, standard low-speed and recreational vehicles are classified explicitly as consumer products under Title 15 United States Code, Section 2085,

overseen by Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is a 15 U.S.C.

Code, Subsection 2085-Low, because they are manufactured under

bicycle and product safety standards rather than automotive frameworks, these frames do not possess a 17-digit National Highway Traffic Safety Administration VIN.

When municipal codes seek to enforce motor vehicle level tracking or local registration matrices on these consumer frames, it triggers an unworkable paradox.

Major insurance companies do not issue standard automotive.

liability policies to consumer items lacking an automotive VIN.

Forcing our workforce.

When a neighboring state implemented sweeping registration laws this past July, the severe economic damage to local bike shops forced lawmakers to frantically introduce Senate Bill

S-4830.

This month to reverse the mandates.

Most tragically, the lack of proactive education is costing lives.

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Children have died on public roads, and instead of taking accountability of lack infrastructure, the system is hitting grieving parents with child neglect.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I will submit the documentation.

Thank you so much.

We'll make sure to read it.

Please do give us.

I hope we can partner up in many things.

Thank you so much.

I appreciate you coming in today.

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