Over the past four years, electric bike and scooter use has been rising, and with that increase has come a surge in injuries in Wisconsin, especially among children.
According to a Dane County Traffic Safety Commission news release, E-bikes and e-scooters are powered by a rechargeable battery and a small electric motor, and they can reach speeds of up to 28 miles per hour, which is twice the speed of a pedal bike. E-tricycles are a version of e-bikes, and despite having three wheels, they can still reach high speeds, which is especially problematic for young, inexperienced riders.
Another new electronic device on the market is the e-moto — a motorcycle or dirt bike powered by an electric motor and battery rather than a gasoline engine…