00:02E-bikes have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially as the fuel crisis
00:07forces people to alternative modes of transport.
00:09But the Australian Medical Association says they're not for everyone.
00:13They're not safe in the hands of an under 16 who cannot control a bike that goes at
00:1925 kilometres an hour.
00:21Doctors warning of devastating medical consequences.
00:24Well, the worst thing it can do, Bree, is cause death. Death, traumatic brain injury, blunt
00:32injury to the chest, abdomen.
00:34And pushing for a ban for under 16s, something the government says will be considered in
00:39an upcoming review of e-mobility device laws.
00:42E-bikes are already heavily regulated, but the minimum age will be a live consideration
00:48for the government.
00:49Some in the target group backing a ban.
00:51Your brain is not fully developed. I think that just allowing kids to possess that sort
00:57of power is ridiculous.
00:59There has been no education about e-bikes at schools. We learn more about sun safety and
01:05cyber safety.
01:06I mean, you get sensible kids and you get ratbags, so you get all sorts, don't you?
01:11In the meantime, the health minister's pushing the safety message.
01:14People need to wear a helmet when they're doing these things. I do not bloody understand why
01:18people think the asphalt's going to fall different or feel different if you hit it coming off
01:23an e-bike compared to a motorbike or anything else.
01:25While a police operation targets compliance and enforcement.
01:29SA's transport minister says once the review is complete, any new rules should come into
01:33place this year.
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