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Leawood council adopts helmet requirement for motorized e-bikes and e-scooters in 5–3 vote
Summary
The Leawood City Council voted 5–3 to amend city code to require helmets for riders of motorized, electric-assisted bicycles, scooters and similar devices on public rights-of-way; the ordinance follows staff and police recommendations emphasizing education before enforcement.
The Leawood City Council voted 5–3 Monday to adopt an ordinance requiring helmets for riders of motorized, electric-assisted bicycles, e-scooters and similar motorized personal transport devices on public rights-of-way, sidewalks and trails.
The measure grew out of police and public safety concerns about children and adolescents operating increasingly powerful electric devices. Police Chief Brad Robins told the council he brought the proposal to give officers legal authority to stop and educate youth and to address repeat violators: "It's simply to give…
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