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Council members raise safety concerns about e‑bikes; recommend regionwide review and education
Summary
Councilman Dan Wood flagged a surge in e‑bike use by youths, cited local crash counts and a December incident that airlifted a 12‑year‑old to Savannah, and members suggested prioritizing education and a study/subcommittee before considering enforcement changes.
Councilman Dan Wood presented concerns about a recent increase in e‑bike use by children in Bluffton and other towns, saying the devices are appearing in groups, often ridden without helmets, and can create hazardous conditions on roadways and trails.
Wood summarized state classifications for e‑bikes and noted that South Carolina law currently treats e‑bikes like bicycles (no…
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