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I don't see why a 45km/h bike shouldn't be allowed to use a cycle lane, that's not any faster than a lot of people ride anyway.
I've heard this one many times and it's gotten so tired.
Yes, some people can go 45kph on a conventional bike on the bike path, but A) it's not typical and B) They're generally regarded as assholes too.
JVBulman-
As TM says, S-pedelecs based on Bosch engines are pretty difficult to get to 45km/h too, you certainly don't just sit back and get taken for a ride. I have (illegal) aero bars on mine and it's still a decent effort to keep a high pace.
I am of the opinion that e-bikes should be able to use the infrastructure designed for bikes. it's possible to ride them at speeds comfortable for everyone, maybe that means mandatory speed limits in certain high traffic cycle lanes. Around me, the cycle lanes aren't jammed with commuters so there's always room to pass with plenty of space.
With any mode of transport, even walking, there's always going to be asshats who don't have any respect or thought for others.
chiroshi
45km/h (L1e-B) bikes are allowed in (and required to use where available) cycle lanes in Switzerland and the uptake here is huge. You can't use shared use paths unless you turn the motor off. You need to pay for a registration plate and a nominal annual fee and wear a normal bicycle helmet. But you do not need a moped licence. Also funny, L1e-B bikes must be sold with the brakes 'moto-style' (Right hand front brake) in all EU countries.
I don't see why a 45km/h bike shouldn't be allowed to use a cycle lane, that's not any faster than a lot of people ride anyway. Yes the brakes need to be maintained well (I heard in the UK it is mandatory for L1e-B vehicle to have a MOT lol) and I agree that riders should have some kind of mandatory training.