There's a temptation to compromise because law makers will not tolerate radical change. I get it, an increase in either speed or power is better than no change from the current status quo.
But this fetish with power levels is absurd. Using an ebike to tow a heavy load with 250w? Please. Anyone who has genuinely tried it knows its pretty inadequate and 350w is not much better. Is it really effective if it can be manipulated with the flip of a switch? Is power level really the danger? This becomes immediately relevant to anyone using a bike trailer in lieu of a fossil fuel vehicle.
Similarly, nonelectric bikes have no speed restriction other than that on the road here.... road bikes are often ridden on the bike paths as if they are part of tour de france! I'm not in a rush or trying to prove something on the way to work, given I have a higher average speed I have no need to run red lights, cut cars off or conduct any of the other undesirable cyclist behaviour whilst on an ebike..... why am I agreeing to a different restriction again?
Why not pick something feasible for everyone involved?
Limit speed based on jurisdiction regardless of method of transport.
Dangerous driving laws to take care of hazardous acceleration/being a dill.
Scrap the fetish with power levels.
Done.
/flame suit on.
I imagine the petition is to try and stimulate discussion for a movement for change, rather than an expectation for change to immediately occur.