Operation or riding of certain motor-driven cycles on streets and sidewalks unlawful [Phillip's Law].
Kansas City Code § 70-750
in effectSec. 70-750. - Operation or riding of certain motor-driven cycles on streets and sidewalks unlawful [Phillip's Law].
No person shall operate or ride any motor-driven cycle either with 50 or less cubic centimeters displacement and with a seat or saddle for the use of the rider that is 18 inches or less in height as measured to the lowest point of the upper surface of the seat or saddle on any street, highway, boulevard, parkway, alley, sidewalk or other public property. This section shall not apply to any electric powered device designed to transport only one person and to self-balance itself or to any motorized wheelchair operated by a handicapped person. This section may be commonly referred to as "Phillip's Law" in recognition of the unfortunate death of Phillip Young.
(Ord. No. 050927, § 1, 8-18-05; Ord. No. 051167, § 1, 9-15-05)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH70TRVE_ARTVIIIMOMOIVCY_S70-750OPRICEMOIVCYSTSIUNPLAFetched: 10/28/2026