E-bike safety: Right helmets for young riders

Summary: Doctors and safety experts warn parents after a rise in pediatric ER visits tied to high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters. Trauma surgeons report more than 12,000 emergency department visits, with over a third involving severe head or neck trauma; only about one-third of hurt riders wore head protection. AAA says standard bicycle helmets are rated for bikes up to 20 mph, while many e-bikes reach 28 mph or faster.