AAA MN Launches Campaign Highlighting Risks of Riding e-bikes and Scooters

(MNN)-AAA Minnesota is launching a new campaign to help parents better understand the risks of e-bikes and e-scooters, as injuries continue to rise. Trauma Surgeon Dr. Julie Valenzuela says helmets are essential and should match the speed and type of device. She warns hospitals are seeing more serious crashes, often involving multiple traumatic injuries requiring emergency surgery. State law requires riders under 18 to wear helmets, and riders must be at least 15 to operate high-speed Class 3 e-bikes. AAA says many of these injuries are preventable and is urging families to know their device’s capabilities, follow safety laws, and always wear protective gear