A crash involving young Emporia riders — one of whom suffered a broken leg while another was flown to a hospital for medical evaluation — is intensifying concerns about the growing use of electric bicycles, scooters and motorized minibikes by children. During a recent Emporia City Commission study session, city and police officials discussed potential age limits, helmet requirements and sidewalk restrictions. No ordinance has been drafted or approved, but commissioners directed staff and police to research options and seek public input.
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