A man in Jiangsu lost control of his electric bicycle while looking at his mobile phone and collided with a stationary truck’s cargo compartment. He sustained minor injuries and was treated onsite.

Social Context

E-bike use exceeds 400 million units nationally, yet traffic violations—including phone use while riding—are rampant. The Road Traffic Safety Law prohibits handheld device use while operating vehicles, with fines up to 50 RMB—but enforcement focuses more on registration and helmet compliance than distraction monitoring.

Safety Tip

Use voice-enabled navigation and mount phones securely before riding; if urgent, pull over completely before checking messages.