NEW YORK (WABC) -- Cycling advocacy groups are now pushing back on a citywide crackdown of electric bicycles.
The e-bikes, which reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, are legal to own and sell but illegal to ride on New York City streets over safety concerns.
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Cyclists can face up to a $500 fine.
Starting in January, businesses with employees that use the bikes can also be fined.
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Now, advocacy groups are challenging the city to show data proving the e-bikes pose any more danger than other vehicles.
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