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Leawood, Kansas, enacts immediate helmet law for minors on motorized devices after a 10-year-old’s e-scooter death.
Leawood, Kansas, has passed a new law requiring all minors under 18 to wear helmets when using motorized personal devices like e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric skateboards.
The ordinance, effective immediately, was prompted by the October 2025 death of 10-year-old Duke Ommert, who was struck while riding an e-scooter.
Though he was wearing a helmet, the incident sparked community concern over device speeds and intersection safety.
The law carries a $25 fine for violations but emphasizes education over enforcement, with police focusing on outreach.
The rule applies citywide and will see increased enforcement as weather improves.
Leawood, Kansas, promulga una ley de casco inmediato para menores en dispositivos motorizados después de la muerte de un scooter eléctrico de 10 años.