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Kids spark safety concerns with 'Scuba Dance' social media trend

On Sunday night, dashcam footage captured children riding e-bikes and scooters without helmets at a Tropical Smoothie Cafe drive-thru in Cape Coral, with one youth performing the social media trend called "the Scuba Dance" near vehicles.
E-Bikes are currently regulated as traditional bicycles, requiring no license, training, or age limit; Cape Coral police state they can stop riders operating recklessly, though the city has seen several crashes in the past year.
Cape Coral resident TJ Arrington warned that some social media trends are "a nuisance for people," urging children to "check in with your parents" and prioritize road safety to avoid dangerous situations.
Local resident Laura Swartz expressed concern over reckless behavior, citing near-misses where youths dodged traffic and ran stop signs, frequently putting commuters at risk on city roads.
The "Scuba Dance," a popular TikTok trend involving hand gestures mimicking underwater movement, appeals to children who often follow trends without understanding consequences; Arrington urged parents to limit screen time.

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