# E-Bikes on the Rise, Risks Loom | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-07-24T23:44:32+00:00
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Michigan’s e-bike boom is sparking urgent safety concerns after two recent fatal crashes—one involving a 13-year-old, the other a 33-year-old—prompting calls for better education and stricter enforcement. While e-bikes must meet legal specs like pedals, seats, and a 28 mph speed cap, age restrictions apply: kids under 14 can’t ride faster models. Parents are divided—some forbid young riders altogether, others enforce strict rules like mandatory gear, app-controlled speeds, and neighborhood-only routes. As e-bike use surges, so does risky behavior, fueling a nationwide conversation about how to keep riders, especially teens, safe on the road. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a82ae047e61d6e8c

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