An e-bike looks like a traditional bicycle and has pedals and brakes. However, it also has an electric motor to help it reach speeds of up to 28 MPH. Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to the e-bike trend. In 2021, an Orange County hospital claimed a 500%...
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Do e-bike operators have to obey the rules of the road?
To stay safe on the road, it is essential to understand the laws and rules that apply to you and your chosen mode of transportation. If you are riding an e-bike, you want to be sure you understand the laws applicable to you. Not only will this help to keep you safe...
Data on children and bicycle accidents
If you have concerns about your child becoming involved in a bicycle accident, you should review the risk factors associated with these collisions as well as the potential consequences of a crash. Additionally, you should look at data on bike accidents involving young...
Do I need a license to operate an e-bike in California?
Everyone knows that you need a driver's license to drive a motor vehicle in California, including a motorcycle. And you don't need a license to ride a bicycle. What about an electronic bike? An e-bike is somewhere between a pedal-powered bike and a moped or...
Statistics on bicycle accidents
As a bicyclist, or as the concerned parent of a young bicyclist, it is essential to recognize the many different dangers that increase the odds of bicycle accidents. Moreover, you should take a look at statistics on these accidents in order to understand how...
Rider beware: E-bikes operate as more motorcycle than bike
The popularity of e-bikes is skyrocketing and it is important for parents – and even adult users – to appreciate the risks and educate themselves before operating them on city streets. These “bicycles” are more akin to a motorcycle than they are a bicycle, and are no...
Why do drivers hit bicyclists so often?
Bicyclists often suffer from a higher rate of severe injury than any other type of driver on the road. On top of that, bicyclists often seem to end up struck by the drivers of covered vehicles quite often. Why exactly do drivers tend to hit bicyclists? Can anyone do...
6 ways that a bicyclist may stay safe on California roads
Bicyclists understand the joy of two-wheeled transportation along with the health benefits. But they also know about the dangers they face from motor vehicle drivers. A driver mistake can lead to a serious injury or even a fatality to bicyclists. According to the...
What do you know about treating road rash?
You follow the rules of the road behind the wheel and behind your bike's handlebars. Still, you cannot account for every driver's actions. A recent bike accident left you with a road rash and a potential personal injury case. WebMD explains treatment options for road...
5 things drivers must know when sharing roads with bicyclists
It really should be easy, but it is not. Time and time again, too many motor vehicle drivers just do not give bicyclists the recognition they deserve on California roads. They ignore them, shake their fists at them, disrespect them and can even kill them. There are so...