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Flatbush Scoop · Aug 3, 2026

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New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging New Yorkers to report businesses selling illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters following the fatal crash that killed a 17-year-old Brooklyn rider near City Hall last week. Officials say the teen was operating a 960-watt e-moto capable of speeds up to 30 mph, making it illegal to be sold or used as a standard e-bike in New York City. The Attorney General's Office warned that retailers mislabeling high-speed vehicles as e-bikes are putting the public at risk and reminded consumers that legal e-bikes sold in New York must have motors under 750 watts and meet state safety regulations.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging New Yorkers to report businesses selling illegal high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters following the fatal crash that killed a 17-year-old Brooklyn rider near City Hall last week. Officials say the teen was operating a 960-watt e-moto capable of speeds up to 30 mph, making it illegal to be sold or used as a standard e-bike in New York City. The Attorney General's Office warned that retailers mislabeling high-speed vehicles as e-bikes are putting the public at risk and reminded consumers that legal e-bikes sold in New York must have motors under 750 watts and meet state safety regulations.

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