E-Bikes & E-Scooters

Electric motors make e-bikes and e-scooters go faster than kids are often prepared to handle, and that speed can make injuries worse, too.

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General E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety

Micromobility: E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Hoverboards – CPSC*
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E-Bikes & E-Scooters – Johns Hopkins All Children’s

 
 

E-Bikes

Are Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) Safe for Children? – HealthyChildren.org
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Before You Ride – PeopleforBikes

Bicycle Safety‍ ‍(click the E-Bike tab) – HIPRC*

 
 
 

E-Scooters

Are Electric Scooters (E-Scooters) Safe? – Nemours KidsHealth
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Why Children Should Not Ride E-Scooters – HealthyChildren.org
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Helmets

Bicycle Helmet Ratings – Virginia Tech

Which Helmet for Which Activity? - CPSC*
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Charging

 

*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
CCHMC: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
CHOP: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
CPSC: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
ESFI: Electrical Safety Foundation International
HIPRC: Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center
NCH: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association

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