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As E-Bike Injuries Soar, New Jersey Will Now Require A License To Ride One

Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesChances are you’ve seen headlines like this in your city too: “15-year-old dies after e-bike collides with motorcycle.” “Death of 14-year-old in e-bike crash sparks safety concerns.” “12-year-old flown to trauma center for major injuries suffered in e-bike crash.” In recent years, the rate of injuries resulting from e-bike and e-scooter accidents has soared nationwide. The rate of e-bike and e-scooter injury-related emergency room visits increased by 671% among children and adolescents between 2023 and May 2026, according to health system data gathered...