The fat bike ban is subject to a change in the so-called General Local Ordinance (APV). According to the same regulation, the beer bike has disappeared from the city streets. Since the announcement of the plans by responsible councilor Van der Horst (D66) lots to do about the ban on fat bikes.
For example, GroenLinks stated that ‘a certain group of young people’ might be stigmatized. Ultimately, the text in the APV was amended, with words such as ‘intimidation’ and ‘pursuits’ being deleted. There were also legal objections, because there is no legal difference between a fat bike and an e-bike.
First warning, then fine
Ultimately, coalition parties PvdA and GroenLinks voted in favor of the fat bike ban. “There are children playing, walkers, runners, people who play sports or have a picnic or walk their dog. There is no place for fast, heavy fat bikes,” says Van der Horst.
The municipality places signs at the entrance to the park prohibiting fat bikes. Anyone who continues driving must pay 115 euros. For children between twelve and sixteen, the fine is half the price, namely 57.50 euros.
This is what the board will look like, text continues:
