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Raymore council weighs new rules, outreach and stepped-up enforcement for e‑vehicles and golf carts
Summary
City staff told the Raymore City Council on Dec. 1 that complaints about electric scooters, non-pedal e‑vehicles and golf carts have spiked; staff proposed a spring education campaign, stepped-up enforcement and asked the council whether it wants a draft ordinance allowing restricted sidewalk use.
Raymore City staff told the City Council at a Dec. 1 work session that complaints about electric scooters and non‑pedal electric vehicles have increased and that the city must balance safety with mobility as many of the devices are bought as holiday gifts.
"If you do not have a valid Missouri driver's license, you cannot drive these e‑vehicles on the streets," said Mister Fairborn, the staff presenter, citing a Missouri Highway Patrol printout and saying the statutory ban on unlicensed drivers is the baseline for local policy. He asked whether the council wanted a draft ordinance to allow restricted use on sidewalks and roadside trails or to keep limits in place.
Police Chief (name withheld in the transcript) told the council officers saw a spike in calls mainly in the Creekmore area during…
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