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Residents urge Fort Branch to study motorized scooter safety; council to explore education and enforcement
Summary
Residents reported dangerous behavior by motorized scooters after a near‑fatal crash; councilors said law enforcement can address infractions, and they will explore education programs with school resource officers and whether an ordinance is needed.
A resident raised safety concerns after a recent near‑fatal crash involving a 14‑year‑old and described repeated instances of young people riding motorized scooters through stop signs. The speaker said the scooters can accelerate faster than older models and lack required lights or turn signals, making them a hazard in town traffic.
Councilors and staff discussed options including enforcement by local law enforcement, an education program delivered through school resource officers, and the possibility of adopting an ordinance to regulate faster electric scooters. One councilor suggested contacting the South Gibson school resource team to gauge interest in a safety education program.
No ordinance was adopted at the meeting; councilors said they would study the issue further and consider outreach to schools and law enforcement on enforcement strategies and potential educational programming.
