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Councilors, residents raise safety concerns over motorized mini‑bikes in Lawrence parks and sidewalks
Summary
Councilors and residents described repeated incidents of children riding motorized mini‑bikes in Harrison Park and nearby sidewalks, saying police response has been discretionary and calling for safer alternatives and enforcement.
Councilor Wells told the Common Council of the City of Lawrence that he has received “a lot of complaints” about young people riding motorized motorcycles and mini‑bikes in Harrison Park and North Park, performing wheelies and blowing through stop signs.
Wells said he spoke with a police officer at the scene, who told him the rider was wearing a helmet and that the vehicle appeared to be “a 50 cc or under,” and that officers exercised discretion and did not take action. Wells said he had contacted Chief Bigsby and Director of…
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