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flag Leawood, Kansas, enacts immediate helmet law for minors on motorized devices after a 10-year-old’s e-scooter death.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Though he was wearing a helmet, the incident sparked community concern over device speeds and intersection safety. flag The law carries a $25 fine for violations but emphasizes education over enforcement, with police focusing on outreach. flag The rule applies citywide and will see increased enforcement as weather improves.

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