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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls police are warning of a dangerous trend, as E-bike technology and speeds increase. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says juveniles are operating E-bikes and E-mopeds in an unsafe and illegal manner, sometimes outrunning police. Officers are concerned what that could mean down the road. “We are seeing an increased number of, particularly with juveniles operating these E-bikes and E-mopeds in a very unsafe manner. We’re very concerned that we’re staring down some serious accidents, potentially with some fatalities.” Lt. Siebenborn says police are working to educate the public on the laws of operating the E-bikes, but says traffic citations will follow if problems get worse. He urges parents to get involved.
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