Tom Akashi comments

The most important part of the new law is, "electric scooters with a maximum speed of 20 kilometers per hour". I have a Panasonic ebike, which is already OK to ride on the sidewalk and street, and which probably can go 15 kph. This new law will permit ebikes and escooters that can go a little faster IN THE STREET. On the sidewalks, regular bicycles, old ebikes, faster ebikes, and escooters are still limited to 6 kph (about walking speed). I will buy one of these faster ebikes/escooters, as it will make riding on the street safer (better able to keep up with traffic on small streets).

As some have already mentioned, even regular bicycles can go faster than 20 kph and they are already OK under the current law. A strong bike rider can go 35 kph on a regular bike, but it is the rider who must control his speed on the sidewalk, to about walking speed. I would also suggest that helmets be required on these faster ebikes/escooters, as rider injuries will increase with more speed.

Sell them at a low price (at cost). I would buy one for a Halloween costume. The government can do the same with the remaining Abe masks, as they can be used to make other things (quilt, curtains, etc?)