In anticipation of the Fourth of July, the Wayzata Police Department is reminding parents and young riders to use extra care when riding e-bikes and e-scooters around town.
The reminder follows a June 30 crash at Central Avenue and Highway 12 involving a vehicle and a juvenile riding an e-bike, according to a press release. Police said the juvenile was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation.
Police are encouraging riders to slow down near intersections, driveways, trails, and pedestrians. Riders should never assume drivers see them and should travel at speeds that allow them to stop safely.
The department also reminded parents that some e-bikes can reach speeds up to 28 miles per hour. At those speeds, a fall or crash can lead to serious injury.
Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about where they may ride, who they may ride with, and how to follow traffic rules. Police also recommend riding with children to help teach safe habits.
The message is simple: wear a helmet, slow down, watch for traffic, and treat e-bikes and e-scooters like vehicles—not toys.
