Parents held liable for children's e-bike injuries

Law enforcement agencies across the US are implementing enforcement actions and regulations targeting both children and parents for unsafe e-bike and off-highway vehicle use, as injuries and deaths among young riders continue to surge. Multiple jurisdictions are pursuing parental penalties, ranging from citations to criminal charges, to address the growing public safety crisis.

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