The new year has brought with it new laws regarding the use of the widely popular e-bikes. The new laws impose several safety requirements that aim to reduce risk of fires from uncertified lithium-ion batteries, curtailing throttles, increasing visibility, and imposing criminal liability on parents whose child rides an e-bike. Parents may now be charged for felony child endangerment when their child fails to follow safety rules or if the child’s e-bike is inappropriately modified.
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