Overland Park could become the latest Johnson County city to require kids on electronic bikes and scooters to wear helmets or else face a fine. It’s the latest step in a long line of discussions among residents and local officials in Johnson County about how to keep kids safe when they ride the increasingly popular devices. Just last month, Overland Park established a new set of city codes prohibiting anyone under the age of 16 from riding class 3 e-bikes, which are throttle-assisted bikes capable of reaching higher speeds. On Wednesday, the Overland Park City Council Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a helmet ordinance, as well. The new ordinance, if ultimately approved by the full city council, would take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The city and police department plan to conduct a public education campaign in advance of enforcement.
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