Johnson CountyFriday, November 13
Leawood and Blue Valley are tightening the rules for e-bikes and e-scooters
The Daily Olathe team
If you have a kid who rides an e-bike or e-scooter, the rules are changing fast. Leawood's council voted unanimously on Nov. 2 to cap speeds at 15 mph on sidewalks and trails starting Dec. 15, and children under 16 can't operate Class 3 e-bikes.
Leawood's and Blue Valley's e-device changes by the numbers
- 15 mph
- speed cap on Leawood sidewalks, paths and trails
- Dec. 15
- when Leawood's new rules take effect
- At least 2
- students collided with vehicles near Blue Valley schools
Source: Johnson County Post
Blue Valley is acting at school: starting Jan. 1, 2027, the district bans e-scooters, e-bikes and e-motos from elementary and middle school campuses. Prairie Village and Overland Park have acted too.
- Overland Park: helmets required for anyone under 18
- Overland Park: e-scooters capped at 15 mph
- Prairie Village: police can cite parents when kids break rules
- Leawood: citations to minors may be charged to parents
Leawood's rules start Dec. 15 and Blue Valley's ban starts Jan. 1
- Oct.Prairie Village passes a new e-bike ordinance.
- Nov. 2Leawood City Council unanimously approves new e-device rules.
- Dec. 15Leawood's new e-bike and e-scooter rules take effect.
- Jan. 2027Blue Valley's ban on e-devices at elementary and middle school campuses begins.
Sources: KSHB 41 Kansas City, Johnson County Post, KCTV
Sources: KSHB 41 Kansas City, Johnson County Post, KCTV