Crime & Safety
West Hartford: Before Giving E-Bikes For Holidays, Do Some Research
The Town of West Hartford is urging folks planning to gift an e-bike to study up on safety and the state's rules/regulations on them.
Town of West Hartford
WEST HARTFORD, CT — The town-wide push for improved pedestrian and motorist safety is urging folks to exercise caution and common sense if they're purchasing an e-bike for a holiday gift.
The Town of West Hartford's Vision Zero initiative and its supporters recently sent out a video explaining the dos and don'ts regarding e-bikes and e-bike safety.
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"With the holiday shopping season upon us, we wanted to share this important information from WatchForMeCTregarding the purchase of e-bikes and e-scooters for children," wrote the town.
WatchForMeCT is a website on e-bike rules and regulations, as well as safety tips.
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"Bicycle and pedestrian safety are of utmost importance to us. West Hartford's Vision Zero Action Plan aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from traffic-related crashes by 2033."
The video explains such things as the importance of purchasing the proper helmet: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WOAtREHCtu8
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