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Bike Safety Crisis and E-Bike Risks | Topeka News
Bicycle deaths hit a grim record last year, soaring 73% since 2010—with nearly 70% of victims not wearing helmets. As summer ends and kids head back to school, AAA urges riders and drivers to share the road safely. E-bikes are exploding in popularity but bringing rising ER visits and fatalities, especially among kids. Class three e-bikes (up to 28 mph) require riders to be 16 in Kansas, while helmets are strongly advised for all. Whether you’re pedaling or powering, AAA’s simple rules: wear a helmet, stay visible, obey traffic laws, and ride alert—because safety starts with responsibility…
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