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E-Scooter Safety for Teens in Overland Park | Kansas City News
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A 13-year-old Leawood teen is recovering after a crash on his electric scooter en route to school, sparking renewed concern over e-scooter safety across Johnson County. Overland Park is rolling out bold new tactics — 160 slang-laced signs near schools and hotspots — to resonate with teens and spark parent-kid safety talks. Alongside these creative messages, the city enforces helmet laws for riders under 18, caps scooter speeds at 15 mph, and sets clear riding rules. Officials say this is just the beginning of a broader push to make active transportation safer for youth, as residents stress that ongoing efforts are vital to protect kids navigating busy streets.
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