""We are once again urging our community to educate your children of the significant safety risks to riders and pedestrians if proper laws and safety precautions are not taken," Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino said. "If this trend continues it will unquestionably result in tragedy.""
"Under Massachusetts law, e-bikes with motors under 750 watts, including Class 1 and Class 2 bikes, are generally treated like traditional bicycles, requiring no license."
"In the Boston area, several high-profile incidents have intensified the debate over regulations and enforcement. Last year, a man died after being struck by an e-bike near Copley Square."
Milford has experienced a surge in e-bike incidents, with the latest crash involving a juvenile who lost control and collided with a car. This incident marks the seventh e-bike-related occurrence in just ten days. Local police emphasize the need for community education on safety risks associated with e-bikes. Massachusetts law treats certain e-bikes like traditional bicycles, but safety concerns are growing, especially following high-profile accidents in the Boston area and other parts of the state, leading to calls for stricter regulations.
Read at Boston.com
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