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College Park officials press Veo and law enforcement to curb abandoned scooters and unsafe riding
Summary
City officials and police described increased abandoned and unsafe e-scooter use after fleet expansion, reviewed geofencing and a two-hour pickup process with the vendor, and said officers are issuing citations and conducting education.
City code and contract police told residents at the public safety briefing that abandoned and improperly parked Veo scooters and reckless micromobility riding have increased since the vendor expanded its fleet.
"We've been conducting enforcement for the scooters ... writing citations where needed, and also educating with warnings," Sergeant Weinkoop said, describing traffic stops and citation practices for reckless scooter operation.
Mike Ledbetter of the University of…
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