Parents are rising up against the onslaught of powered scooters

StinksMcNulty : OMG did you just say that out loud? You think it's ok for third graders to ride on kw dr sandwiched between two 6 ton vehicles? SMH

Just saw this…..

Ruger5 : He's trolling.

MissAmericanPie :
It's so ironic that right when childhood obesity is at a high, parents go out in droves and buy all these motorized vehicles so they don't even have to move….😦

MissAmericanPie : Excellent point

Ruger5 :
How incredibly sad. There are so many levels of danger children are not mature enough to evaluate and avoid. Parental protection is essential.

Ruger5 :
My kid would not be doing that. No way and even if I would allow it Butler would throw that thing away and say pedal your own body to get somewhere. He was adamant about kids and exercise!

Ruger5 : I think that it's up to their parents, not you.

Ruger5 : Maybe they are the robbers our villages have experienced. Mask and Greenbelts would be a fast getaway.

StinksMcNulty : "Kids".....that may not live long enough to become an adult. SMH.

Ruger5 : Perhaps Stinks is a parent whose child has one of these vehicles and rides without a helmet.

This petition is circulating in The Woodlands:The IssueTo: The Woodlands Township Board of Directors and Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
We, the undersigned residents of The Woodlands, respectfully request that The Woodlands Township review and strengthen regulations regarding the use of electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other motorized micromobility devices within our community.
Over the past months, many residents have expressed concern - both in person and on social media - about the increasing number of minors operating high-speed electric bikes and scooters on pedestrian trails, sidewalks, and neighborhood streets.
These devices are capable of speeds between 20-28 mph and are frequently operated by children who may not yet have the developmental judgment, reaction time, or training required to safely control motorized equipment in shared-use environments.
Our hike-and-bike trails were designed primarily for pedestrians, families with small children, seniors, and recreational cyclists - not for motorized traffic. The combination of blind curves, mixed-use pathways, and higher speeds creates a serious risk of injury to riders, pedestrians, and even drivers.
In Texas, teenagers are not permitted to drive a motor vehicle until age 16 because the state recognizes the need for maturity and responsibility when operating motorized equipment. Similar considerations should apply to high-speed electric devices being operated in densely populated residential areas.
We respectfully request that The Woodlands Township consider implementing the following measures:
Prohibit electric bikes, electric scooters, and other motorized devices from pedestrian-designated hike-and-bike trails.
Establish a minimum age requirement of 16 years for operating electric bikes or scooters within Township boundaries.
Implement and enforce reasonable speed limits in residential and shared-use areas.
Require helmet use for minors operating electric devices.
Clarify the classification of electric bikes and scooters within Township code to eliminate ambiguity.
Increase signage and community education regarding safe and lawful use.
This petition is not intended to restrict recreation unnecessarily, but rather to ensure that safety remains a priority and that proactive measures are taken before a serious accident occurs.
We urge The Woodlands Township to review current policies and take appropriate action to protect children, pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers within our community.
Safety should be proactive, not reactive.
Respectfully,
The Woodlands Residents

Ruger5 : YOU are doing a great service by continuing to post here on KDC. This is a large site and posting raises awareness and gets the word out. Keep up the good work friend!

cbear : And now this …..im glad to see many parents are taking notice. In no way is this safe for kiddies or adults. Parents, please, just say NO. www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2026/05 /15/juvenile-injured -in-a-mini-bike