KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – There are new rules in place for e-scooters and other mobility devices in Leawood. The changes comes after a deadly crash killed Duke Ommert last year and a second crash injured a teenager in August.
The new rules put speed limits, age restrictions and safety requirements in place for riders. In a statement, the city said leaders incorporated several recommendations from the Mid-America Regional Council’s suggestions.
The Leawood City Council approved the regulations during a meeting on Monday, November 2. The changes go into effect on December 15, 2026…