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Kennett council discusses adding scooter definitions and sidewalk restrictions; staff to draft ordinance
5758791 · July 16, 2025
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Council discussed state law distinctions between motorized bicycles, electric bicycles and scooters, agreed the city can define and restrict scooters on sidewalks and directed staff to draft model ordinance language with police input.
Council members discussed a recurring issue: scooters and electric bicycles operating on sidewalks in Kennett. Councilors noted state law treats low‑speed electric bicycles and scooters (15 mph maximum as discussed) differently from motorized bicycles (gas‑powered, under 50 cc), and that electric bicycles and…
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