Washington E-Newsletter

Position Statement Issued on Safety of Electric Bicycles and Scooters

The AANS and the CNS have jointly issued a position statement addressing the growing safety concerns surrounding electric bicycles and scooters. With rising reports of serious injuries requiring neurosurgical care, the statement advocates for legislation to mandate helmet use, limit top speeds, enforce safe-riding practices, and prohibit impaired operation. The aim is to protect both riders and pedestrians through evidence-based safety policies. 

Click here to read the full statement.