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UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt ebike getaways (www.theguardian.com)
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Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off

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[โ€“] stoy@lemmy.zip 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I assume this will affect escooters as well, a sudden stop of which has been well known to be great for you jawbone...

[โ€“] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Are the e scooters not able to move when turned off? Wouldn't it just start slowing down and not immediately block the wheels?