E-bikes present real danger for school safety
An electric bike is used on the North Idaho Centennial Trail in September. The Coeur d’Alene School District is increasing safety and traffic law enforcement around campuses as more students use e-bikes, scooters and other high-powered electric vehicles. District leaders say many of these devices look like bicycles but function like electric motorcycles, and they are contributing to more accidents and unsafe riding near schools.
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Safety and traffic law enforcement is being increased around Coeur d'Alene School District campuses as more students use electric bikes, examples of which are pictured here.
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The Coeur d’Alene School District announced Wednesday it is increasing safety and traffic law enforcement around campuses as more students use electric bikes, scooters and other high-powered electric vehicles.
District leaders say many of these devices look like bicycles but function like electric motorcycles, and they are contributing to more accidents and unsafe riding near schools.
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