03/16/2026
🚨 LINCOLN COUNTY PARENTS – PLEASE READ 🚨
Our office has received an increase in complaints about unsafe bicycle, e-bike, and scooter riding in our communities, especially involving children. We want to share some facts that should make every parent pause.
⚠️ The reality is alarming:
🚑 Nearly 120,000 bicyclists are treated in U.S. emergency rooms every year after crashes.
⚡ E-bike injuries have exploded, increasing from fewer than 1,000 per year just a few years ago to over 23,000 injuries annually.
🛴 E-scooter injuries have jumped to nearly 57,000 per year nationwide.
💔 Almost 1,000 bicyclists die every year in the United States in crashes involving vehicles.
🧠 Head injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in bike and scooter crashes.
These aren’t just statistics — they represent real kids and families.
🚨 We are seeing more reports of:
• Riding into traffic or through intersections without stopping
• Multiple riders on one scooter or e-bike
• Riding after dark without lights or visibility
• Kids riding without helmets
Many e-bikes and scooters can travel 20+ mph. At that speed, a crash can cause life-altering injuries in seconds.
👮♂️ Safety starts with awareness and education.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office asks parents and guardians to take a few minutes to talk with your kids about safe riding.
✔ Wear a helmet — every ride
✔ Follow traffic rules and stop signs
✔ Ride single file, one rider per device
✔ Stay visible and avoid riding after dark
✔ Slow down and watch for vehicles
Keeping our kids safe takes all of us paying attention — parents, drivers, and riders.
Let’s work together to make sure a fun ride doesn’t turn into a tragedy.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
