RAYMORE, MO – The rise in popularity of e-bikes and scooters has led to nationwide discussions about safety and stricter regulations due to a rise in severe accidents, injuries and deaths.
Here’s what you need to know about operating one of these motorized vehicles in Raymore:
- In Missouri, e-bikes, scooters and golf carts are illegal to operate on public streets unless the driver holds a valid driver’s license.
- Motorized vehicles are never allowed on Raymore park trails or in Raymore parks.
Golf carts and UTVs qualify as neighborhood vehicles under Raymore City Code. They do require registration with the City and may not be driven on streets with speed limits over 35 miles per hour.
Raymore Police Chief Jim Wilson says that our community’s streets must be safe for everyone.
“To ensure the safety of our residents, it’s important to follow City code when operating e-bikes, motorized scooters and golf carts.” Wilson said. “We will be actively enforcing speed limits, registration requirements and age restrictions for those vehicles. This enforcement is necessary to prevent the kind of tragedies we don’t want to respond to.”
The majority of serious e-bike and scooter injuries across the country in recent years have been among children. Wilson encourages parents to supervise their children when on motorized scooters or e-bikes and set some ground rules, such as requiring children to wear helmets and protective gear, avoiding high traffic areas and ensuring they are always aware of their surroundings when riding.
Neighborhood vehicle permits are available from the City Clerk’s office. Learn more at www.raymore.com/cityclerk
Click here to view Raymore City Ordinance Section 250.025.
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