Coral Springs Police renew urgent e-bike safety warnings after two children were injured in a Wednesday crash that marks the second incident this month
Coral Springs, Florida – Police in Coral Springs are once again urging families to pay close attention to the city’s micromobility rules after two children were injured in an e-bike crash Wednesday evening, marking the second serious incident involving young riders in less than two weeks. Officials said the latest accident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a routine ride can turn dangerous when safety limits aren’t followed or when riders are unaware of recent changes in local laws.
The crash occurred around 6:46 p.m. near the intersection of Heron Bay Boulevard and Coral Ridge Drive, an area often busy with after-school and early evening traffic. According to investigators, the two children had been riding together on a single electric bicycle when the collision happened. Police said both were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the incident still raised concerns among officers who have seen a steady rise in e-bike use among kids and teenagers.
The other vehicle involved, a red car driven by an adult woman, remained at the scene. Police noted that the driver cooperated fully with the investigation, and detectives are still reviewing evidence to determine exactly what led to the crash. No charges have been announced, and authorities said the focus for now is on understanding the factors behind the collision and preventing similar incidents.
Wednesday’s accident follows another e-bike crash earlier this month. On Nov. 3, a child was critically injured on the 3800 block of North University Drive after striking a dark-colored Tesla. That child was airlifted to a hospital but was later found to have non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the Tesla driver stayed at the scene, cooperated with officers, and is not expected to face charges.
With two young riders hurt in such a short span, Coral Springs Police say they are determined to increase educational efforts for parents and children. Officers emphasized that many families may not realize the city recently updated its micromobility laws, giving e-bike and e-scooter riders more freedom in some areas but also adding strict limits meant to keep pedestrians and young riders safe.
The revised rules now allow electric scooters and e-bikes on sidewalks, but only if riders follow key safety restrictions. Devices are capped at 15 miles per hour on sidewalks, and riders are required to slow down to 5 miles per hour when approaching a pedestrian within 25 feet. The city continues to ban mopeds, gopeds, and gas-powered vehicles on sidewalks and bike paths, and all motorized devices — including e-bikes and e-scooters — are forbidden in city parks. Mobility and accessibility devices are also limited to 15 miles per hour.
Police said these guidelines are essential for families to understand, especially as more children rely on e-bikes to travel to school, visit friends, or move through busy Coral Springs neighborhoods. Officers stressed that proper helmets, safe riding behavior, and awareness of traffic patterns are just as important as understanding the rules.
As investigators continue to review both recent incidents, police say more community outreach will be rolled out in the coming weeks. Officials hope that increased awareness, combined with better communication between parents and young riders, will reduce the number of dangerous encounters on city streets.
For now, Coral Springs Police are asking all families to refresh themselves on the updated laws and make safety discussions a regular part of riding. With two crashes in less than half a month, officers say they want to prevent the next close call before it happens.
