Coral Springs Police Warn of Surge in E-Bike Accidents

New PSA highlights dangers of electric vehicles, urges helmet use and safe riding

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Coral Springs police have released a public service announcement highlighting a dramatic rise in electric vehicle-involved accidents in the city, including 46 incidents since last September with at least one fatality. The PSA features 911 calls and body cam footage showing the dangers of e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-motorcycles, with most riders not wearing helmets as required by law.

Why it matters

The increase in e-vehicle accidents in Coral Springs reflects a broader trend across the country as these modes of transportation grow in popularity, raising concerns about public safety and the need for better education and enforcement around safe riding practices.

The details

According to police, of the 46 electric vehicle accidents, 34 involved e-scooters, 8 were with e-bikes, and 4 involved e-motorcycles. Most riders were not wearing helmets, which is required by law for those under 16. Citations for not wearing a helmet start at $15 and could cost up to $200 to return an impounded e-vehicle. Coral Springs currently allows scooters and e-bikes on the sidewalk as long as the bike motor is 750 watts or less and doesn't go above 28 miles per hour. The law also states that riders must slow down when they see a pedestrian.

  • Since last September, Coral Springs has seen a dramatic rise in electric vehicle-involved accidents.
  • The PSA was released on February 18, 2026.

The players

Coral Springs Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Coral Springs, Florida that released the public safety announcement about the increase in electric vehicle accidents in the city.

Jason Whisnant

A Coral Springs police officer who was featured in the PSA discussing the dangers of electric vehicles and the importance of helmet use.

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What they’re saying

“The problem we are having in the city right now is when [electric vehicles] are operating on the road, [they are] violating red lights and stop signs.”

— Jason Whisnant, Police Officer (cbsnews.com)

“The danger of no helmet is serious injury to the head. Under the law, you have to wear a helmet under [age] 16.”

— Jason Whisnant, Police Officer (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Coral Springs officials plan to increase enforcement of helmet and traffic laws for electric vehicle riders in the coming months.

The takeaway

The surge in electric vehicle accidents in Coral Springs highlights the need for better education, enforcement, and infrastructure to ensure the safe use of these increasingly popular modes of transportation, especially when it comes to helmet use and obeying traffic laws.