The Safety of E-Bikes in The Netherlands
This case-control study compares the likelihood and injury severity of crashes between users of e-bikes and classic bikes in The Netherlands. Use of e-bikes with a maximum speed of 25 km/h is rapidly increasing in European countries. Cyclists being hospitalised are compared to those being sent home after the treatment at the emergency department in order to compare the injury consequences between e-bike and classic bike victims.
Whilst results suggest that e-bike and classic bike users are equally likely to be involved in a crash and the severity of crashes are also about equal, the overall impact of e-bikes on road safety is complex and requires more research. As with all forms of physical activity, injuries need to be weighed against the health benefits of more cycling.
| Date of Publication | 11 July 2018 |
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| Number of Pages | 17 |
| Document |
 safety-e-bikes-the-netherlands.pdf |
| Publication Type | Discussion Paper |
| Author information |
Ultrecht University
Consumer and Safety Institute Institute for Sensible Transport |
| Publisher | ITF/OECD |