The death of a 14-year-old Egg Harbor Township boy in July has spurred calls for state action on e-bike safety.

Jack Sullivan, who graduated from Fernwood Avenue Middle School in June, was struck by a vehicle driven by a Philadelphia woman at Maryland Avenue and the bike path while riding his e-bike at 8 p.m. July 17.

Below are five things to know about the current e-bike debate:

What are e-bikes? There are different categories for electric bikes, dependent on their top speeds and whether the rider can accelerate with a throttle, but most e-bikes on the market are treated the same as bicycles under state law.

How fast can e-bikes go? A base model e-bike can go between 15 and 25 mph. Speeds can increase based on modifications.

What is the current state law on e-bikes? Current stat

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