A video out of north Phoenix has got people talking about e-bike safety again, and honestly, it’s pretty unsettling. In the clip, three teenagers crowd onto a single electric bike and roll right into an intersection against a red light.
A car comes through, just missing them by a few feet. Nobody got hurt, but it sparked a big debate in Arizona about how risky these bikes can be, especially when young riders aren’t following traffic laws.
The footage quickly made the rounds online, with many viewers pointing out just how close the situation came to ending in disaster. Others questioned whether enough is being done to educate young riders about traffic rules and the responsibilities that come with operating an e-bike.
Three Riders on One E-Bike Raises Concerns
E-bikes have taken off in the Phoenix area, and police say accidents involving them are going up. They’re popular with teens because they’re fast and convenient, but safety experts keep warning that riders often don’t realize the danger when they’re sharing the road with bigger, faster vehicles.
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