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The Boston Globe
Mass E-bike Safety Debate: Seller Won't Sell to Kids
A Massachusetts bike shop owner is advocating against selling e-bikes to children due to safety concerns amid a surge in injuries among young riders. Emergency visits for e-bike-related injuries in children have increased significantly nationally and in Massachusetts, with serious injuries resembling those from car crashes. The owner emphasizes the importance of restricting e-bike access for minors, citing the vehicles' high speeds and potential for dangerous accidents. Legislators are working on regulations to better control e-bike use, with proposals to ban sales to under-14s and set safety standards.
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