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E-bike Safety
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School DistrictSunday, December 21, 2025
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[0:05] We are here to help you stay safe while
[0:07] riding your ebike in the city of Egan.
[0:09] >> An ebike or an electronic bicycle is a
[0:12] bicycle that has pedals and it has an
[0:14] electronic motor that assists with
[0:15] pedaling. There's three different
[0:17] classes of an ebike. Class one is a
[0:20] pedal assist up to 20 m an hour. Class 2
[0:24] is a pedal assist with throttle up to 20
[0:27] mph. And class three is a pedal assist
[0:30] only up to 28 miles an hour. You are
[0:32] allowed to ride an ebike on trails,
[0:35] sidewalks, and streets. You have to be
[0:37] 15 years or older to ride the ebike.
[0:39] Ebike riders along with bicyclists have
[0:42] to follow the rules of the roadway while
[0:43] riding in the road. They must signal
[0:45] their turns. They must stay to the right
[0:47] side of a lane and they have to operate
[0:50] as if you're a car. So, at a stop sign,
[0:52] ebikes, bicycles, all have to stop or
[0:54] yield at that stop sign to ensure they
[0:56] can stop completely. We would encourage
[0:58] everyone that's riding an ebike or
[1:00] bicycle for that matter to wear a
[1:01] helmet.
[1:02] >> Most ebikes are powered by lithium ion
[1:05] batteries. Follow these best practices
[1:07] to stay safe while charging your ebike.
[1:10] One of the most important things while
[1:11] charging your ebike is using the proper
[1:14] charger that came with the bike. Make
[1:16] sure you store your ebike away from
[1:18] exits and other hazards. Charge your
[1:20] ebike outdoors or in your garage. Make
[1:23] sure you turn the charger off when the
[1:25] cycle is complete. Don't leave it
[1:27] charging all night. Let's all have fun
[1:28] out there, but stay safe.