Promoting E-bike Safety in America
Published today in Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open
E-bike injuries increased exponentially in California in the past 5 years 18.6 fold
In 2024, the risk of death after an e-bike crash was significantly greater than after a pedal bike crash
From 2 injuries in 2018 to 170O in 2024 and they continue to skyrocket
American College of Surgeons Bulletin
Safety First
Children should start with a pedal bike first - master it and learn the rules of the road
Always wear a helmet
All youth under 18 in California must wear a helmet on an e-bike or a pedal bicycle
Wait until age 16
Class 2 and 3 e-bikes should only be operated by those over 16 years of age
