UW Health Urges Parents to Learn More About E-Bikes and E-Scooters

Friday, July 17th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) UW Health experts are urging parents to learn more about e-bikes and e-scooters before their kids ride them.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, injury prevention specialists say young riders should know traffic laws, wear properly fitted helmets and other safety gear, and use devices that match their size and ability.

The warning comes as e-bike crashes involving motor vehicles in Wisconsin have jumped nearly 200 percent since 2022. Doctors call the rise in serious youth injuries a growing crisis and say parents need to be proactive about safety.

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