By Maureen Hoffmann
WABI Burien
Parents! Are your young kids popping wheelies on e-bikes as they swerve erratically back and forth across both lanes of SW 152nd?! They show poor judgement, are unpredictable, and risk their safety and that of others.
Increasingly, I see young kids that are hot-rodding e-bikes (and scooters and golf carts) around Burien. Are their parents aware of their dangerous behavior? (At least they were wearing helmets.)
Parents also need to distinguish whether they have Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike(s). “(3) No driver’s license is required for operation of an electric-assisted bicycle. Persons under sixteen years of age may not operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle.” (ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6434, Section 4, point 3, Page 3. Feb. 9, 2018)
As the school year ends for the summer, I’m concerned we’ll be seeing much more of this reckless e-bike riding.
Thank you for bringing this up! These bikers have scared my dog on a number of occasions revving closely to us and coming up behind us while swerving and standing on the seat.
You’re not hurt they didn’t hurt you. They’re not affecting you, leave them alone.
This report is about kids on E bikes why are you complaining about revving, if you think it’s too loud then go inside, i don’t mind the noise and they are also very friendly. I stopped and chatted with one of them about getting a new e-bike for my son, they gave me good tips and good brands. overall i think you guys should just ignore them and keep on with your day. If you ignore them, they’ll ignore you.
It’s not just an issue around 152nd, there is also a group around North SeaTac park. They ride around on Des Moines Memorial Drive, 136th, and even through the park itself.
I agree Bart Simpson
It’s not an issue for me. There’s an inherent risk in any activity. Walking, running, riding, driving, biking, playing sports, etc.
If they have their safety gear on then let the children enjoy themselves. The parks and the roads are shared spaces. Where else are they supposed to go? I find it refreshing that they are finally getting outside again.
Yep 👍
At least they are not doing drugs and playing video games, let them have fun.
I think you guys should be worrying about the homeless people on the side of the road doing drugs and jaywalking and leave the kids who are causing no harm to you alone.
As long as these kids don’t disturb, hurt, or bother other people in any way I am just glad to see them outside. Not inside on screens or doing drugs. Let the kids have fun like we did when we were younger
I have seen these kids riding around near my house and they are really respectful and have never done anything wrong to me every once in awhile I will say hi and they are really respectful to me and my neighbors and even my wife who is not really into ebike stuff.
My goodness, can we just let the kids be kids??? As someone who grew up doing the same things on these streets, its refreshing to see kids are still outside having fun.