Poplarville Bans Motorized Scooters

Poplarville bans Motorized Scooters

Poplarville has announced a ban on footboard-mounted motorized scooters following a unanimous decision by the Board of Aldermen on Friday, Jan. 9.  This ordinance was prompted by the tragic death of college freshman Landon Perry in a motorized scooter accident last November. As a result, these vehicles will no longer be permitted on public roads, streets and sidewalks in Poplarville. For any questions or clarifications, please contact Poplarvill…

Motorized scooters banned on some streets in Poplarville - WXXV News 25

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Poplarville is cracking down on the use of motorized scooters on some city streets. The board of alderman adopted an ordinance banning the use of these scooters on public roads and sidewalks in areas of the city zoned for commercial use. In a letter sent to Poplarville residents, Mayor Louise Smith cited the speeds of some of these scooters and other safety risks as the reason the ordinance was adopted. The…