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From e-bikes to e-motorcycles, easy mobility for school-aged children and teens has changed significantly in just the last couple of years. Related to that shift, hospital emergency departments have also seen major changes in the kinds and severity of injuries they treat on a daily basis. To explain in greater detail, Dr. Garrett Prince, emergency room physician with HCA HealthONE Skyridge, tackles the subject with host Amy Pfister, community relations coordinator for DCSD.
Dr. Prince talks about how e-bikes different from the bicycles many of us grew up riding; the roles that speed, weight, and rider experience have in crashes; misconceptions that parents may have about e-bikes (for instance, did you know many can be modified to go faster than the built-in limit?) and much more.
Cities and towns in Douglas County partnered with county officials and the Sheriff’s Office to create this resource.
Many e-bikes are not street legal under Colorado Law, and some local jurisdictions have local ordinances that add fines to violations of state law. Three jurisdictions in Douglas County have adopted ordinances regulating the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and low-powered scooters to improve public safety:
- Castle Pines
- Castle Rock
- Unincorporated Douglas County (including Highlands Ranch)
Visit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office e-bike resource page to learn more.
About Parent University
Parent University is a special edition of DCSD Notebook and will appear in this feed monthly. For several years, Parent University has provided training, information, and resources for parents and caregivers. By partnering with community organizations and other agencies to equip families with additional knowledge, skills and resources, Parent University supports and empowers parents and caregivers to become leaders and advocates for their children's learning. This year, Parent University has transitioned from a live Zoom meeting to a podcast format to allow parents to listen to the conversations at their convenience; provide time and accessibility for guests to delve deeper into conversation; and save staff time with streamlined production.
Thank you to our Parent University podcast sponsor, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge for their continued support and partnership.
