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The morning school commute has gone electric. Where students once pedaled traditional bikes or caught the bus, many now zip to campus on e-bikes and e-scooters — but this shift comes with serious safety risks. In Henderson alone, these devices were involved in 23 crashes between January and July, highlighting a growing concern for parents,officials said [1].

A new school year begins Monday, meaning e-bikes and e-scooters will be on the road in full force.

Why e-bikes are dangerous

Crash statistics

Clark County laws

Riders must follow all traffic rules applicable to bicycles, including stop si

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