To ensure the safety of all residents, the Lee's Summit Police Department is establishing clear guidelines for micro-mobility devices in response to the increasing number of youth operating e-bikes and scooters on City streets and trails.
A golf cart or low-speed vehicle.
A two- or three-wheeled device with automatic transmission and a maximum speed of 30 mph. They must have a gasoline motor of 50cc or less (producing under 3 brake horsepower) or an electric motor of less than 2,237.1 watts.
A bicycle with a small electric motor (under 750W) that assists the rider up to 20 or 28 mph.
They are prohibited on sidewalks and trails, except for the portion that is a driveway.
Yes. No one may ride bicycles, ebikes, or scooters on sidewalks or crosswalks within the downtown central business district. On other sidewalks, riders must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing.
Helmets are specifically required for anyone riding a motorized bicycle or motorized scooter.
Yes, any person operating a neighborhood vehicle on public streets must possess a valid driver’s license.
To operate these on public roads, they must:
No, motorcycles and motorized bicycles/scooters are prohibited on trails unless the trail is specifically designated and noticed for their use.
It comes down to speed and power.
City ordinances related to e-bikes and motorized bicycles are outlined in Chapter 29 – Traffic and Motor Vehicles.
Ordinances