U.S. states are racing to regulate a surge of teen e-bike riding, the article reports.

Suburban and urban communities say lithium-powered bikes caught them off guard.

Public safety officials report more collisions and near-misses involving young riders.

Proposed fixes include stricter age limits and mandatory helmet requirements.

Virginia lawmakers are advancing proposals to crack down on reckless e-bike use.

Central Oregon agencies have issued formal safety warnings for motorized bikes.

Emergency rooms are seeing more injuries, pushing urgent policy changes.

Cities are adding dedicated lanes and barriers as insurance liability concerns grow.

Read the full article for more details on state e-bike safety crackdowns.