Electric bikes are growing in popularity, and you may ride one to travel around your neighborhood, commute or even run errands. When you get on your e-bike to ride in California, it is now the law to wear a helmet. According to the State of California Department of...
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Is an electric bike a motor vehicle?
Electric bicycles have become exceedingly popular in recent years. Indeed, according to TheRoundup.org, consumers bought 3.7 million e-bikes in 2019 alone. By 2030, that number might be as high as 10 million. Moreover, many cities in the U.S. have e-bike-sharing...
What is the best safety equipment for e-bike riders?
Thousands of bicyclists experience injury or death from road crashes in the United States. Cyclists should keep and care for their safety gear to prevent unnecessary danger and harm. E-bikes can quickly reach speeds much higher than traditional bicycles, creating a...
How to report a bike accident
The steps you take in the aftermath of a California bicycle accident may have far-reaching effects. If you wind up suffering a serious injury in the crash, the actions you took right afterward may have a substantial impact on the outcome of your personal injury case....
E-bike accidents continue to rise in California
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%...
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...