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DeSantis vetoes new e-bike rules, citing concerns over ‘enhanced surveillance by local governments’
Read full article: DeSantis vetoes new e-bike rules, citing concerns over ‘enhanced surveillance by local governments’Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, including highly anticipated new rules for riding electric bicycles (SB 382).
14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash to be laid to rest Friday as family, community reel from tragic loss
Read full article: 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash to be laid to rest Friday as family, community reel from tragic lossThe tight-knit Lake Asbury community remains heartbroken by the loss of a 14-year-old who died in an e-bike crash on Sandridge Road last week.
Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crash
Read full article: Community gathers to remember Carson Farias, 14-year-old killed in Clay County e-bike crashDozens of students, parents, and neighbors gathered outside Lake Asbury Junior High School Sunday evening to remember Carson Farias, the 14-year-old boy killed while riding his electric dirt bike on Sandridge Road last Thursday night.
AAA launches E-Ride Ready campaign to protect young e-bike, e-scooter riders
Read full article: AAA launches E-Ride Ready campaign to protect young e-bike, e-scooter ridersAs e-bikes and e-scooters surge in popularity, AAA – The Auto Club Group is launching its new “E-Ride Ready” campaign to help parents better understand the risks associated with these fast-moving devices and take steps to prevent serious injuries.
Residents push for stricter e-bike rules at St. Augustine Beach town hall
Read full article: Residents push for stricter e-bike rules at St. Augustine Beach town hallPeople who live in St. Augustine Beach will have the chance to share how they feel about e-bikes being used around the city during a special town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall (2200 A1A South).
Florida e-bike injuries rising: Local attorney says he’s seeing cases daily as lawmakers push new safety bill
Read full article: Florida e-bike injuries rising: Local attorney says he’s seeing cases daily as lawmakers push new safety billLegislation moving through the Florida Capitol would create new guardrails for electric bike riders, a move that comes as Wolfson Children’s Hospital reported 19 cases in January alone involving children injured while riding e-bikes.
St. Johns County sheriff drafting state e-bike legislation after recent injuries to children
Read full article: St. Johns County sheriff drafting state e-bike legislation after recent injuries to childrenSt. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick is taking action to improve safety for young e-bike riders. After recent injuries involving children on e-bikes, Hardwick is drafting legislation to update Florida’s e-bike laws.