05/28/2026
Friendly reminder from Collierville Fire & Rescue:
With more e-bikes on our streets and greenbelts, we want everyone to enjoy the ride safely. E-bikes are heavier and faster than traditional bicycles, which means making smart choices is more important than ever for riders of all ages.
Please keep these “Good Neighbor” safety rules in mind before heading out:
1. Protect the Brain. Helmets are a Must!
Our firefighters see first-hand the difference a helmet makes. In Tennessee, helmets are required by law for everyone under 16. Regardless of age, a properly fitted helmet is the single best way to prevent a life-altering injury.
Ensure the helmet is level, snug, and buckled every single time.
2. Be a Good Neighbor on the Trails
Our greenbelts are for everyone: walkers, runners, and families with strollers. Please don’t take up the entire width of the sidewalk or trail. Ride single file when others are present.
Slow down and use caution when passing. Always use a bell or call out “On your left!” when passing and remember some walkers may be wearing headphones or may be D/deaf or hard of hearing and unable to hear you approaching at higher e-bike speeds.
3. Stop the Dart. Predictability Saves Lives!
Drivers often struggle to see e-bikes because they move faster than expected. Avoid darting into traffic or across intersections without looking left and right (just like crossing a street!)
Follow the same rules as cars. Stop at red lights and stop signs, and ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. Wear bright or reflective clothing whenever possible to help drivers, pedestrians, and other riders see you more easily, especially during the evening hours.
4. Keep distractions to a minimum
We have observed young riders using their phones while operating e-bikes, creating a dangerous situation not only for themselves but for pedestrians, drivers, and others around them. Keep your eyes up, hands on the handlebars, and stay focused on your surroundings while riding.
5. Be a Good Neighbor.
Being a "Good Neighbor" means respecting the power of your e-bike. Racing through parking lots or weaving through pedestrians makes others feel unsafe. Let’s keep the fun in e-biking by being the most respectful riders on the road.
Stay safe this summer!
