Should teenage e-bikers need a licence? The growing number of injuries to riders and pedestrians has convinced many people that it is time for the law to be tightened.
Call for crackdown on e-bike ‘e-menace’
Wheel trouble: The surge in injuries involving young riders has sparked a heated debate over whether current laws are enough to keep pedestrians safe or if it is time to introduce mandatory licensing for teenage e-bikers. Glossary
E-bike - A bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides pedalling assistance rather than full propulsion.
Trauma - A deep emotional wound from a very shocking, scary, or distressing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope, leaving lasting negative effects on your feelings, behaviour, and well-being.
Carbon emissions - When a gas is let off from something, like a car, it is an emission. Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.