E-Bikes on the Rise and the Risks

Bakersfield PD is sounding the alarm on e-bike crashes, especially among teens — many are crashing without helmets, leading to serious head injuries. Schools are even banning them. Know your bike class: Class 1 & 2 max out at 20 mph, Class 3 hits 28 mph and needs riders to be 16+. Helmets are mandatory for all. Anything faster than 20 mph? That’s not an e-bike — it’s an e-motorcycle, illegal on California streets, and treated like any other motorcycle. Only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on bike paths — the rest? Not welcome. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fded8be1061a5ae8