A Bay Area radio host, Candice Grey, is recovering from a severe e-bike crash that left her with broken bones. The crash serves as a stark safety warning for local families, particularly with the school year starting.
Safety First
Grey, a midday host for The JOY FM, broke her jaw in three places, fractured her ear canal, and broke her shoulder after hitting a large crack in a sidewalk during a family bike ride. She was not wearing a helmet, admitting she did not want to mess up her hair. However, she is now warning families that safety must come before appearance.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is working to educate parents on the legal differences between e-bikes and higher-powered e-motos. Florida law mandates that e-bikes must have working pedals and motors under 750 watts; non-compliant vehicles are classified as motor vehicles requiring licensing and registration.
Back to School Safety
With the school year starting, local officials and deputies are encouraging parents to talk to their children about safe riding habits and traffic laws. Grey is asking every family to make helmets a required part of every ride. AAA is also urging drivers and riders to share the road safely and use properly fitted helmets.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
