Probably because in some states in the US, by law you need a functioning brake, but says nothing about where on the bike you should have it, so they can ride around like they are brakeless but wont get fined by the police.
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Probably because in some states in the US, by law you need a functioning brake, but says nothing about where on the bike you should have it, so they can ride around like they are brakeless but wont get fined by the police.