Rise In Youth Incidents Involving Electric Bikes And Scooters Inspires Local Public Safety Response

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and local e-bike shops, like Louisville Cyclery, say parents can play a major role in improving light motor vehicle safety on local streets and trails. (Hannah Leigh Myers / KGNU News)

Police and the public are noticing an increase in risky electric bike, dirt bike and motor scooter riding on local streets, particularly amongst young people. KGNU’s Hannah Leigh Myers spoke with Sergeant David Salaman of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office about the spike in motorized bike and scooter incidents and what local police, governments and the public can do to address the situation.

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Rise In Youth Incidents Involving Electric Bikes And Scooters Inspires Local Public Safety Response Hannah Leigh

Local e-Bike and Motor Scooter Info & Laws:
– Boulder County E-Bike Info https://bouldercounty.gov/climate/e-bikes/#1760984547907-74085a2f-c607
– Louisville E-Bike Info https://www.louisvilleco.gov/local-)government/government/departments/police/e-bike-safety
– Colorado General Assembly E-Bike Info https://leg.colorado.gov/content/electric-bicycles
– People For Bike Colorado Info Page https://prismic-io.s3.amazonaws.com/peopleforbikes/d67d5b97-d00a-4932-afcc-d797288bf992_E-Bike-Law-Handouts_CO_2022.pdf

This piece aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show with coverage of local and regional public affairs and news with headlines and commentary. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

Hannah Leigh

Hannah Leigh has been a volunteer and staff reporter, host, and digital producer for KGNU since 2012. She's also a professional podcast producer and freelance reporter.