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05/30/2026

Some states are starting to regulate e-bikes in the absence of any federal laws. Connecticut passed sweeping e-bike safety legislation in 2025, and New Jersey recently enacted what's been called the strongest e-bike law in the country, with age limits and permit requirements across all classes. Does your state have e-bike laws? Check here:

Explore updated 2026 U.S. ebike laws by state — Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations, licensing rules, and trail access. Stay compliant wherever you ride.

05/26/2026

In the unpredictable journey of life, a car accident can be a sudden detour. If you find yourself at this crossroads, consider the role of a car accident attorney. We can provide legal expertise, investigation prowess, advocacy, and peace of mind. https://bit.ly/2V4QVN0

05/25/2026

The most underreported e-bike story isn't the crashes. It's the battery fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries. They happen in apartments, storage rooms, and garages, where the bikes are charging overnight. These fires burn at extremely high temperatures and are very difficult to extinguish once they start.

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

05/23/2026

One detail that tends to get lost in the e-bike safety conversation: the median age of injured riders is significantly higher than that of traditional cyclists, suggesting that many older adults are taking on vehicles capable of 20 to 28 mph without fully accounting for how different that experience is from riding a conventional bike.

Electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity in recent years, but a UCSF study has found that accidents stemming from these "micromobility" vehicles have also soared.

05/21/2026

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05/20/2026

One of the most important factors to understand about e-bikes is that they are not just faster bicycles. A Class 3 e-bike can reach almost 30 miles per hour! Yet e-bikes are still classified by the federal government as nonmotorized vehicles. That classification determines who needs a license, who needs insurance, and what safety standards apply. https://bit.ly/4d3xpFN

05/18/2026

Janet Stotko was out for her usual evening walk when a 14-year-old on an e-bike hit her from behind at 25 mph. She was unresponsive when first responders arrived, required emergency brain surgery, and will live with permanent neurological damage — including the loss of her taste and smell — for the rest of her life.

A crash involving an electric bike nearly took the life of Janet Stotko​, a Hastings, Minnesota, woman, in the summer of 2024. Wednesday she testified at Minnesota House Transportation committee meeting advocating for a bill for better protections.

05/17/2026

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05/15/2026

The rate of e-bike injuries surged by almost 300% between 2019 and 2022. https://bit.ly/3OlRuxD

05/12/2026

Electric bikes have transformed how millions of Americans get around. They are convenient, affordable, eco-friendly, and fun to ride. But as ridership has surged, so has something far less welcome: a rapid and alarming rise in injuries, fatalities, and fires that regulators and public health officials are only beginning to grapple with. https://bit.ly/3Rh0G7o