NYC’s e-bike crackdown: Letters to the Editor

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • nypost.com20:39first to reportedited after publishing
     NYC’s e-bike crackdown: Letters to the Editor

     previouslyNYC’s e-bike crackdown: Letters

2. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • hudsonvalleycountry.com12:43
     E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules and Regulation New York Riders Should Know

     Have you seen an e-bike or e-scooter around your neighborhood and wondered if they have to follow the same rules of the road that drivers do?

3. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • nbcwashington.com16:13edited after publishing
     Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

     previouslyKids getting hurt, killed on e-bikes. Should parents be responsible?

4. Sun, 16 August 2026

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   • timesleader.com22:00
     Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

     <p>NEW YORK — As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders’ parents.</p>

5. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • presstelegram.com12:00
     Letters to the Editor: Regulate the e-bikes!

     We asked

6. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • khak.com12:31
     E-bikes And Scooters Raising Safety Concerns As Iowa Kids Head Back To School

     Iowa kids head back to school next week, and AAA is flagging a new concern in school zones. Ebikes and scooters are showing up more in morning drop-off areas, and their speeds are catching both riders and drivers off guard.

     1 reprint

     • kfilradio.com20 Aug, 12:31their copy
   • kfyrtv.com23:38
     New possible restrictions for e-rides across Bismarck and Mandan

     Rideable devices like e-bikes and scooters are pushing police and city leaders in Bismarck and Mandan to propose new restrictions following recent accidents and two deaths.

7. Fri, 21 August 2026

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   • kpbs.org23:06
     San Dieguito school district requires middle and high school bike safety training

     After students complete a safety training program, their parents can fill out a form requesting a bike tag from the district. The tag allows students to bring their bikes onto campus.

8. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • globalnews.ca19:54
     As e-bike popularity grows in Kingston, police issue reminders on safety, legality

     Concerns about safety prompted Kingston Police to release a reminder this week about what types of e-bikes are legal on public roads.

9. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • valleynewslive.com02:44
     West Fargo Public Schools rolls out e-bike, scooter rules ahead of new school year

     West Fargo Public Schools is announcing a new rule ahead of the upcoming school year.

   • 1011now.com15:39
     E-bike and scooter thefts up sharply in Lincoln so far this year

     The Lincoln Police Department has seen an increase in e-bike and scooter thefts so far this year, compared to last year’s numbers.

   • northernnews.ca16:31
     NBPS lays out rules of the road for e-bikes, e-scooter and motorists
     1 reprint

     • elliotlakestandard.ca26 Aug, 16:31their copy
   • dungogchronicle.com.au19:30
     Newcastle councillors want tougher penalties for illegal e-bike vandals

     Council push for crackdown on scourge of illegal e-bike riders.

     1 reprint

     • gloucesteradvocate.com.au26 Aug, 19:30their copy
   • ksl.com23:00edited after publishing
     New e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt trails in Salt Lake County

     previouslyNew e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt roads in Salt Lake County

     A new ordinance proposal by the Salt Lake County Council aims to make certain types of e-bikes ineligible to be ridden on dirt roads in the county.

10. Thu, 27 August 2026

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    • royalgazette.com10:29edited after publishing
      Boy, 14, on e-bike stopped at twice the speed limit

      previously14-year-old stopped at 70km/h on e-bike

      Police urged parents and guardians to be “aware of the serious risks” associated with young people using e-bikes after stopping a teenager riding at twice the national speed limit. Officers clocked a ...

11. Fri, 28 August 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)22:12
      Melbourne council ditches e-bike and e-scooter trial amid complaints

      Another Melbourne council ends its "micromobility" trial of shared e-bikes and e-scooters after 93 per cent of feedback was negative.

12. Sun, 30 August 2026

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    • cambridge-news.co.uk00:14
      Electric bikes - Your legal rights and how to avoid fines

      Many owners may not realise the strict rules

13. Tue, 1 September 2026

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    • patch.com00:32
      Beaumont To Begin Regulating E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Motos

      On Tuesday, the Beaumont City Council is expected to sign off on a new ordinance that regulates how the vehicles can be operated.

14. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • midwestradio.ie14:41
      E-scooter regulations to be signed this afternoon

      It will be mandatory for hi-vis gear and helmets to be worn while riding.

15. Mon, 7 September 2026

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    • southcarolinapublicradio.org05:30
      E-Bike safety for children

      This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Bailey O’Donnell about e-bike safety for children.

16. Tue, 8 September 2026

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    • clickondetroit.com22:47
      Michigan lawmaker pushes e-bike, e-scooter safety bill after rise in accidents, deaths

      E-bikes and e-scooters have become a common sight on sidewalks, trails and roads — but a growing number of serious accidents and fatalities have one Michigan lawmaker pushing for new safety regulations to catch up with the trend.

17. Wed, 9 September 2026

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    • krdo.com01:52
      Monument Police Department proposes possible fine for parents regarding illegal e-motorcycle use

      EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Monument Police Department proposed new ordinance measures to regulate illegal e-motorcycle and dirt bike use at

    • yahoo.com15:15
      Driver cited after striking e-bike rider at Wolcott intersection, police say

      Police said the person operating the e-bike did not suffer serious injuries.

18. Thu, 10 September 2026

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    • fox35orlando.com02:13
      OCPS begins enforcing new e-bike and e-scooter restrictions

      Orlando elementary and middle school students are no longer allowed to bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school after district leaders passed a campus ban.

    • surinametimes.com05:00
      10-year-old boy participates in illegal e-bike street race

      WANICA – When the bikers from a special police unit showed up at Schotelweg in Lelydorp to end an illegal e-bike street race, they also came across something unexpected.

19. Fri, 11 September 2026

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    • tuamherald.ie14:00
      E-scooter users could face €100 fine

      URL changednow www.tuamherald.ie/2026/09/12/e-scooter-users-could-face-e100-fine/

      NOT wearing a helmet or high visibility clothing while riding an e-scooter will now incur a fine of €100.

20. Sat, 12 September 2026

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    • The Guardian World01:53
      NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher

      Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes have been seized by police on Sydney’s northern beaches just weeks after the force was granted new powers to destroy dangerous bikes. The operation was part of a coordinated push with the New South Wales government to ensure people only ride legal...

21. Tue, 15 September 2026

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    • wxyz.com09:42
      Bloomfield Township approves 6-month ban on e-bikes and e-scooters

      Bloomfield Township officials have approved a six-month ban on electric bikes and electric scooters for those 16 and under following debate at Monday's meeting.

22. Wed, 16 September 2026

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    • mpnews.com.au19:03
      Safety Beach couple allegedly harassed by teens on e-scooters and e-bikes

      AN elderly Safety Beach resident says he and his wife have been repeatedly harassed outside their home by a group of teenagers riding e-scooters and e-bikes. Keith Horobin, who lives at Martha’s Cove with his wife, Catherine, said a group of teenagers had allegedly been banging on the couple’s windows and garage door and verbally

23. Thu, 17 September 2026

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    • johnogroat-journal.co.uk12:00
      ‘People don’t realise e-scooters need insurance’ – Thurso woman fined for riding her vehicle in the town

      A woman was given six penalty points and fined £300 for riding her e-scooter without insurance cover this summer.

24. Fri, 18 September 2026

    2 reports
    • road.cc10:33
      Lime bike rider banned for making 'rude gesture' at pedestrian, South Park takes on e-bikes, new models from Royal Dutch Gazelle and Thok + more

      Welcome to this week’s breakdown of the top stories from the electric bicycle industry: new urban and adventure e-bikes from Europe, the latest Lime news, and South Park’s barbed take on the scourge of e-bikes.Dutch e-bikes head to UK Curb C1 (Image Credit: Royal Dutch Gazelle) Royal Dutch Gazelle has unveiled a pair of new ... Read more

    • newsminer.com14:00
      As Fairbanks e-bike ordinance advances, groups look for solutions

      The Fairbanks City Council voted unanimously on Monday to advance an ordinance classifying and regulating certain types of electric bicycles and motorbikes (or e-motos) within the city limits.

25. Mon, 21 September 2026

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    • grandforksherald.com11:50
      Healthcare worker sees rise in electric scooter and bike injuries

      Margot Miller, a nurse practitioner on the Altru Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, said electric scooters and bikes pose an injury risk with their high speeds but can be useful devices.

    • shannonside.ie12:28
      Local politicians welcome e-scooter ban for under-18s planned for next week

      A local TD is welcoming an e-scooter ban for under 18s, which could come into effect next week.

    • kolotv.com17:01
      UNLV researchers expand traffic crash research to include e-bikes, e-scooters

      This year, UNLV researchers will focus on the rising number of injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters

    • dailyhive.com20:52
      E-scooters are prohibited in this major Metro Vancouver city

      While e-scooters seem to be getting more and more popular, they are actually still prohibited in a major Metro Vancouver city.

    • news-herald.com21:00edited after publishing
      Mentor strengthens e-bike laws in city

      previouslyMentor strengthens e-bike laws

      Mentor City Council unanimously passed three ordinances clarifying how electric bicycles or “e-bikes” may be used in the city. These ordinances are effective immediately in the city and are intended to reduce preventable injuries as e-bikes become more common on streets, sidewalks and shared paths in the community. The first was an ordinance clarifying that […]

26. Tue, 22 September 2026

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    • cnycentral.com19:10
      Syracuse Common Council plans to seek new bike-share bids after Veo contract ends

      The City of Syracuse may not have Veo Bikes next year.

27. Mon, 28 September 2026

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    • wkbw.com22:22
      Buffalo launches e-bike parking enforcement patrol to target downtown and commercial districts

      Buffalo's parking enforcement department has launched an e-bike patrol to crack down on illegal parking and bike lane violations in downtown Buffalo.

28. Tue, 29 September 2026

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    • fox6now.com13:03
      Milwaukee County considers e-bike speed limit on park trails

      The Milwaukee County Committee on Parks and Culture is set to discuss a proposal Tuesday that would set a 15 mph speed limit on the Oak Leaf Trail and other county paths.

    • nypost.com22:37
      NYC must rein in e-bikes now — and stop the carnage on our streets
29. Wed, 30 September 2026

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    • cnynews.com03:22
      Here's Your Guide To New York State E-Bike Laws

      Ebikes have become the go-to commute for thousands across New York State, but faster motors and heavier frames are making accidents more serious than they used to be.

    • katu.com05:12
      E-bike crashes involving young riders prompt Oregon lawmakers to weigh safety changes

      Lawmakers consider education, enforcement, speed limits, and possible insurance as deputies urge parents to confirm vehicle classifications.

30. Thu, 1 October 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)06:53
      'Where illegal e-bikes go to die': Compliance crackdown ramps up

      A number of illegal e-bikes were destroyed and turned into scrap metal at a wrecking facility in Western Sydney.

    • The Guardian World07:21
      ‘Where illegal ebikes go to die’: first bikes seized under new laws in NSW crushed

      Major Sydney hospital also warns recent injuries from ebikes include fractures, internal bleeding, as well as ‘perforation of certain organs’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The first illegal ebikes seized under new laws have been crushed in New South Wales, as a major Sydney hospital has warned of a spike in trauma injuries driven by those riding under the influence. The NSW government crushed 23 ebikes at a wrecking yard in western Sydney on Thursday, turning them...

    • kezj.com08:28
      Idaho Lawmakers Consider Ebike Rules

      An ebike accident killed a war veteran, raising questions about how these powerful machines are regulated.

31. Fri, 2 October 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)05:47
      Queensland police seize 558 e-mobility devices in three months

      Queensland Police are seizing an average of six illegal e-mobility devices every day, as officers crack down on non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters across the state.

32. Sun, 4 October 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)22:34
      Teen pedestrian critical after being hit by e-bike near Wollongong

      Police allege an e-bike rider returned an alcohol reading more than twice the driving limit and positive tests for cocaine and meth after a crash critically injured a 16-year-old girl near Wollongong.

33. Mon, 5 October 2026

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    • bendbulletin.com17:00
      Editorial: Questions from readers for candidates for Oregon governor

      It’s truly readers of The Bulletin’s editorials that wrote this editorial. We asked readers to send in their questions that they hope to have answers to from the Democrat running […]

    • news3lv.com22:15
      Rep. Dina Titus hosts Southern Nevada roundtable on e-bike, e-scooter safety

      With e-bikes and e-scooters becoming a more common sight across Southern Nevada, local leaders and safety experts gathered to talk about how to prevent crashes

34. Tue, 6 October 2026

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    • wxyz.com21:12
      Bloomfield Township police crack down on illegal e-motos after multiple teen incidents

      Bloomfield Township police are stepping up enforcement against the use of e-motos by teenagers, warning that the vehicles are not electric bicycles but are legally considered motorcycles.

35. Wed, 7 October 2026

    2 reports
    • La Repubblica (Italy)14:49
      Parma, il “bici velox” che ferma le e-bike che sfrecciano come motorini: multe fino a 15mila euro

      I controlli della polizia locale attraverso il sistema Dynostar, una sorta di tapis roulant che individua i mezzi sbloccati. E c’è vuole importarlo a Bologna

    • saltwire.com19:55
      New rules for Nova Scotia roads to take effect Oct. 19
36. Fri, 9 October 2026

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    • kpbs.org19:03
      Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do

      Gov. Newsom signed a law allowing San Mateo County to restrict teens’ access to e-bikes. It was inspired by fatal accidents in the Bay Area community.

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      • santacruzsentinel.com10 Oct, 19:09their copy
37. Sat, 10 October 2026

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    • lostcoastoutpost.com07:00
      Deadly E-Bike Crashes Shaped 3 New California Safety Laws. Here’s What They Do

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38. Sun, 11 October 2026

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    • themorningsun.com10:55
      Man riding illegally modified e-bike killed in NYC collision with pickup truck

      The victim was riding his e-bike on E. 145th St. when he entered the intersection at Brooke Ave. in Mott Haven against a red light and slammed into the front driver’s side door of a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

39. Fri, 16 October 2026

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    • news12.com22:45
      New Mount Pleasant law in effect governing use of e-bikes and e-scooters

      The new law establishes operating guidelines and age restrictions.

40. Sun, 18 October 2026

    2 reports
    • cambridge-news.co.uk06:04
      Public told 'keep fire risk firmly in view' after fatal e-bike battery fire

      An inquest heard that a faulty battery was the "most probable" cause of the 2023 fire which claimed three lives

    • ulladullatimes.com.au21:25
      E-bike rider accused of hitting cop and fleeing caught after Shell Cove police chase

      E-bikes worth thousands of dollars have been seized during an Illawarra police blitz.

41. Tue, 20 October 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)19:57
      About half of private e-mobility devices non-compliant, survey finds

      A government-funded study into e-mobility use in Queensland has found there are close to 1 million privately owned devices.

42. Wed, 21 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)19:50
      Parents worried as injury toll from illegal e-bikes continues to grow

      Parents have raised concerns about illegally modified e-bikes as the Sydney Children's Hospital reports an increase in admissions relating to crashes.

    • dailynews.com23:37
      6 more OC parents, and 1 brother, facing charges for underage e-motorcycle use

      So far this year, OC prosecutors have filed a dozen cases against parents for their kids' allegedly illegal e-motorcycle and e-bike use.

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      • thenewsherald.com22 Oct, 13:25their copy
43. Thu, 22 October 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories19:41
      5 more Orange County parents charged in e-motorcycle crackdown

      5 more Orange County parents charged in e-motorcycle crackdown Los Angeles Times Several California parents charged following their children's accidents on e-motos ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos More parents facing criminal charges for their children's electric motorcycle accidents CBS News Stunning twist as parents charged in son’s deadly e-bike crash Yahoo 7 Orange County parents charged with child endangerment in electric motorcycle incidents KTLA

    • westword.com21:37
      Denver ready to fine Veo for sidewalk riding violations

      The fine enforcement system will start soon, according to the mayor's office.

    • kchanews.com22:10
      Charles City PTV Ordinance to Go Into effect Friday (Oct. 23)

      A new ordinance aimed at increased safety for the operation Personal Transport Vehicles (PTVs) in Charles City will go into effect on Friday (Oct. 23). Like

    • nypost.com22:50
      2 NYC e-bike riders hurt – including wrong-way Citi Bike rider left clinging to life – in crash near Central Park: cops
44. Fri, 23 October 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories00:12
      More parents facing criminal charges for their children's electric motorcycle accidents

      More parents facing criminal charges for their children's electric motorcycle accidents CBS News Several California parents charged following their children's accidents on e-motos ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Stunning twist as parents charged in son’s deadly e-bike crash Yahoo 7 Orange County parents charged with child endangerment in electric motorcycle incidents KTLA 6 more OC parents, and 1 brother, facing charges for underage e-motorcycle use Orange County Register

45. Sat, 24 October 2026

    2 reports
    • altoonamirror.com04:00
      Logan Township official suggests e-bike task force

      Logan Township supervisors Chairman Jim Patterson Thursday suggested that Blair County municipalities should convene a task force to look into the possibility of developing a generalized ordinance to regulate e-bikes. Patterson referred to a Sept. 26 accident on Sandbank Road that killed a 14-year-old boy and cited a recent incident in which Patterson himself was […]

    • pqbnews.com22:30
      'I have your bike': Victoria woman gets stolen e-bike back

      Angela Gabaldon’s bright red e-bike was stolen from her downtown condo's underground parking garage on Aug. 31

46. Wed, 28 October 2026

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    • theconversation.com05:45
      Australia is cracking down on e-bikes and e-scooters. But is that what the public actually wants?

      In the absence of evidence, authorities channel public opinion to manage e-bikes and e-scooters. Here’s what the public really thinks.