5 ON YOUR SIDE: Electric scooter safety

You’ve probably seen them zooming by—electric scooters seem to be everywhere, with some models now reaching speeds of 20 miles per hour. But Consumer Reports says that extra speed comes with serious safety concerns. After testing 13 e-scooters, CR is not recommending any of them.

The biggest concern is speed. When Consumer Reports tested scooters four years ago, the fastest models topped out at about 15.5 miles per hour. Now, 20 miles per hour is a common top speed. “The most common top speed for e-scooters now is 20 mph,” said Bernie Deitrick of Consume...