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- calendar_today October 30, 2026
State Patrol Warns Parents About Halloween Electric Bike Risks
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has issued a warning to parents ahead of Halloween, emphasizing elevated dangers associated with children using electric bikes and scooters during the holiday. With thousands of families expected to participate in trick-or-treating, CSP officials are highlighting several risk factors and offering safety recommendations.
Halloween Increases E-Bike and Scooter Hazards
According to CSP, Halloween presents a unique set of challenges for device safety. Increased pedestrian traffic, diminished visibility, and costumes can combine to make electric bikes and electric scooters especially hazardous for children. Costumes, in particular, may become entangled in moving parts or impact a child’s balance, further increasing the risk. Additionally, costumes can reduce how easily drivers spot children, heightening the potential for accidents.
Sharp Rise in Child Injuries Involving Electric Devices
Supporting their concerns, Colorado State Patrol cited data from Children’s Hospital indicating a marked growth in traumatic injuries tied to these devices. From 2024 to 2025, injuries involving electric bikes and electric motorcycles climbed by 184%. During the same period, injuries linked to electric scooters rose by 84%. These figures underscore the new and growing dangers children face as these devices become more widely used.
Pedestrian Safety and Best Practices for Halloween
To reduce risks this Halloween, CSP strongly encourages families to have children travel on foot, rather than using electric bikes or scooters, while trick-or-treating. Officers recommend several additional measures to promote pedestrian safety and support e bike safety principles:
- Add reflective materials to Halloween costumes to enhance visibility for drivers.
- Cross streets only at designated intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians.
- Stay alert for approaching vehicles at all times, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
- Avoid distractions such as cellphones, which may divert attention from potential hazards.
General Traffic Safety and Protective Gear
Beyond Halloween-specific advice, CSP reiterated ongoing traffic safety recommendations. These include traveling at speeds appropriate for local conditions, observing all traffic rules, and ensuring the use of proper protective equipment such as helmets when operating any electric bikes or scooters. Ensuring helmet use is fundamental to reducing the possible severity of device accidents and supporting overall children injuries prevention.
Officials Emphasize Prevention for a Safe Holiday
The CSP’s guidance reflects broader concerns for community safety during festive events. By taking proactive steps—encouraging reflective costumes, responsible walking practices, and reinforcing the importance of helmet use—officials hope to minimize risks and avoid preventable accidents. Parents and guardians are urged to adopt these recommendations to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for all participants.
Source: kdvr.com.
