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Resident urges stricter enforcement and fines for e‑scooter/vehicle violations in parks
Summary
Pat Gardner praised the recent art show and urged the council to adopt stricter enforcement for electric scooters and other e‑vehicles in parks and trails, suggesting parents be held financially responsible when minors violate rules.
Pat Gardner, an Anacortes resident, praised vendors and turnout at a recent art show and raised concerns about electric scooters, e‑bikes and other e‑vehicles being used in parks and on trails.
Gardner said enforcement is difficult but suggested that when a child is found violating rules, parents should face fines or have the device confiscated. "If you do catch someone, don't just slap them on the hand...they're going after the parents. You are responsible till your child was 18 years old," Gardner said, urging the council to consider stronger penalties used in other cities.
Council did not take immediate policy action during the public‑comment period; Gardner's remarks were taken under advisement and flagged as part of ongoing traffic and parks safety discussions raised by the Public Works Committee report.
