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The Boston Globe
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Pediatric trauma experts on e-bikes
Children are increasingly suffering severe injuries from e-bikes, which now reach speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, leading to significant trauma comparable to motor vehicle crashes. Recent incidents include children experiencing internal bleeding, broken bones, and brain injuries, often with devastating long-term consequences. Experts emphasize that e-bikes are effectively motor vehicles, and calls are growing for regulations such as age limits, speed restrictions, helmet requirements, and bans on sidewalk use to improve safety. Massachusetts is advancing legislation to regulate these devices and prevent similar accidents.
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