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Resident urges city action after near-misses with unlicensed motorized vehicles
Summary
A Bonner Springs resident told council that children riding unlicensed motorized vehicles are ignoring signs and creating dangerous conditions; council said staff is aware and is working on policies to address the problem.
At the start of public comment, Bonner Springs resident Dana Wright told the council she has repeatedly seen children operating motorized vehicles in the city without licenses and not obeying traffic signs. Wright said she has nearly collided with some of these riders and warned, "if the city doesn't do something about restricting the use of these vehicles, somebody's gonna get killed."
Wright told council she believes the city's home-rule authority allows local rules for operating motorized vehicles within city limits and urged prompt action. Council members acknowledged the concern: the mayor and other members said staff has received similar complaints and is studying possible policies to enforce or restrict the vehicles' use.
Council did not take immediate formal action; members indicated staff would return with policy options. The item was noted for follow-up and for inclusion in future staff work plans.
