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Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Philip Marcelo, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In New Jersey, e-bike riders must be at least 15 years old and obtain a license and vehicle registration.
Traumatic injuries and deaths among children using e-bikes and other electrified vehicles are increasing. In response, officials are exploring ways to address the issue. A California prosecutor is pursuing criminal charges against parents of young e-bike riders involved in crashes.
New regulations are being implemented in other parts of the country. In New Jersey, e-bike riders must be at least 15 years old and obtain a license and vehicle registration. New York City's mayor has taken action against online retailers selling non-street legal e-bikes after a fatal crash.
Further details on this growing concern are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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