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E-Scooters in Bike Lanes Safety Debate | Auckland News
E-scooter riders are set to ride in bike lanes without mandatory hand signals — a move that’s raising eyebrows, since research shows riding one-handed increases crash risk by six times. With smaller wheels and higher centers of gravity, scooters are inherently wobblier than bikes. Meanwhile, helmets remain optional — despite evidence showing scooter riders face up to triple the risk of traumatic brain injury compared to motorcyclists. New rules are fast-tracked for rollout before year’s end, plus kids may soon be allowed on footpaths — all while safety concerns mount. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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