US Efforts to Address E-Bike, Motorcycle Safety

Communities and lawmakers across the United States are responding to rising safety concerns regarding electric bikes and motorcycles. In Pennsylvania, police are emphasizing regulations for e-bike riders, including minimum age, helmet use, and speed limits. Florida is considering Senate Bill 462, which would empower local governments to set age and ID requirements for e-bike riders after a series of crashes involving minors. Medical professionals in Spokane have reported more severe injuries linked to faster e-bikes and inconsistent helmet use. In Raleigh, motorcyclists are advocating for safer roads and the legalization of lane splitting following recent accidents, while Colorado has clarified the distinction between legal lane filtering and illegal lane splitting. These initiatives illustrate a broad effort to improve safety and awareness as two-wheeled vehicles become more popular.