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Safety Groups Demand 20 mph Limit After Ten Fatal Crashes

5/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Safety groups urge stricter speed limits and bans on devices exceeding 20 mph after ten fatalities in motorcycle and scooter crashes May 12-28, 2026.
On May 28, a 39-year-old on illegal stand-up scooter collided with bicyclist on the Queensboro Bridge, killing both.
A 47-year-old scooter rider died in Wall, New Jersey on May 26 when Kia Seltos struck him.
A 45-year-old motorcyclist died in Geauga County, Ohio on May 28 when his Yamaha hit a Ram pickup.

History

Historical Context

The European Union has regulated vehicle performance through directives since Euro 1 emissions limits in 1992, later expanding to the Clean Vehicles Directive (revised 2019) that sets safety and emission standards. U.S. safety bodies—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and New York City’s Department of Transportation—now cite that EU precedent while urging sub-20 mph caps for electric scooters.

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Story summary

Safety groups urge stricter speed limits and bans on devices exceeding 20 mph after ten fatalities in motorcycle and scooter crashes May 12-28, 2026.
On May 28, a 39-year-old on illegal stand-up scooter collided with bicyclist on the Queensboro Bridge, killing both.
A 47-year-old scooter rider died in Wall, New Jersey on May 26 when Kia Seltos struck him.
A 45-year-old motorcyclist died in Geauga County, Ohio on May 28 when his Yamaha hit a Ram pickup.

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