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Electric Scooters and Kids Safety | New Bedford News
Electric scooters and bikes are booming among teens—but without helmets, lights, or traffic sense, they’re ticking time bombs on city streets. Tragedies like a 13-year-old’s death and a 16-year-old hospitalized after a fire are no accidents—they’re warnings. Kids are riding high-powered devices without safety rules or adult guidance. It’s time for Bedford to act: city leaders, schools, police, and parents must unite to set clear, enforceable standards—helmets, age limits, safe zones. Safety isn’t about killing fun—it’s about saving lives before the next crash happens. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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