Why do I keep seeing Middle and High Schoolers on Dirtbikes on ARL Roadways???

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Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

My kids wanted a lot of sh@t over the years we said “no” to—even when “but my friends all have it …whah whah whah…” It’s called being a parent with common sense and a backbone. The answer is: No. it’s a word so many dmv umc/wealthy parents don’t say to their children.

Ok, sanctimommy.

You sound like those irrational moms
who were screaming about APS being “closed” before they even had kids in school.

I guess we see whose kids have e-bikes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

My kids wanted a lot of sh@t over the years we said “no” to—even when “but my friends all have it …whah whah whah…” It’s called being a parent with common sense and a backbone. The answer is: No. it’s a word so many dmv umc/wealthy parents don’t say to their children.

Ok, sanctimommy.

You sound like those irrational moms
who were screaming about APS being “closed” before they even had kids in school.

Actually her response is the opposite of sanctimonious or snowflake. It’s standing up to your own kids and not keeling up with the joneses.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

My kids wanted a lot of sh@t over the years we said “no” to—even when “but my friends all have it …whah whah whah…” It’s called being a parent with common sense and a backbone. The answer is: No. it’s a word so many dmv umc/wealthy parents don’t say to their children.

Ok, sanctimommy.

You sound like those irrational moms
who were screaming about APS being “closed” before they even had kids in school.

Actually her response is the opposite of sanctimonious or snowflake. It’s standing up to your own kids and not keeling up with the joneses.

It’s textbook sanctimonious.

Just like the parents of 1st graders complaining about phones in HSs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

[Anonymous]

Please read this article.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/magazine/e-bikes-accidents-safety-legislation-california.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9U8.JZTi.uqRD4w3HhLbU&smid=url-share

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

Are you purposefully obtuse or what?

This is not the same thing as buying your kid an expensive car or letting your child drive with other teens.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

I’ve said this out loud to people’s faces I know in real life. This one is so dumb I have not found anyone yet who will defend it. You should carry on minding your own business and dispensing your insightful truths. I’m calling the police every time I see these kids and I wrote the county board asking what they plan to do about it. They are putting other people in danger and their parents should be held responsible for anything that happens.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

I’ve said this out loud to people’s faces I know in real life. This one is so dumb I have not found anyone yet who will defend it. You should carry on minding your own business and dispensing your insightful truths. I’m calling the police every time I see these kids and I wrote the county board asking what they plan to do about it. They are putting other people in danger and their parents should be held responsible for anything that happens.

No one is defending it or saying they agree with it. But you sound completely worked up and really upset over this. You can’t stop it. You can’t control other parents. You won’t stop what they do or don’t allow their kids to do. Do the police ever come when you call? What do they say to you when you call?

[Anonymous]

^ The real question is, why did you become so triggered when I said some parents give these these to their kids and make different parenting decisions than us. That’s the simple reason for this.

You didn’t like my answer and got nasty to me.

[Anonymous]

These need to be regulated and classified the same way that we classify dirtbikes. The only difference is that these bikes run on a battery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

I’ve said this out loud to people’s faces I know in real life. This one is so dumb I have not found anyone yet who will defend it. You should carry on minding your own business and dispensing your insightful truths. I’m calling the police every time I see these kids and I wrote the county board asking what they plan to do about it. They are putting other people in danger and their parents should be held responsible for anything that happens.

No one is defending it or saying they agree with it. But you sound completely worked up and really upset over this. You can’t stop it. You can’t control other parents. You won’t stop what they do or don’t allow their kids to do. Do the police ever come when you call? What do they say to you when you call?

NP. I’m not this person but you call the non emergency number and they say they’ll send an officer in the area if they can. The county board is aware of it. You really think this is just going to continue to be a whatever happens this is a parent decision issue? This isn’t a local issue it’s national.

People should be worked up. It’s as bad as drunk driving.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is someone explaining giving these bikes to kids? I sincerely would love to hear it.

We don’t live in Arlington but McLean so close enough. How is this hard for you to understand? Kids want them, parents buy them, you disagree with their decision.

DS wanted one in middle school and early HS. We said no way. They are dangerous.

The young teens are into them. By the time they are 16, they all want cars and no longer want these.

For those questioning how they can be in roads, I don’t know the exact law but regular bikes can be in the road. I think it’s the same thing.

It’s not the same. Kids in regular bikes are riding down Langston or 123 at 30-40 mph (faster than cars are going) popping wheeling and weaving in and out of traffic. They have dirt bike helmets. I guess they don’t think they can lose a leg or get killed if they fall off or bump a car and have their stomachs run over? It’s terrifying as a driver when these kids are riding around me. I slow down as much as possible so I can react quickly if needed. No one wants to kill or maim a kid.

The question was asked - why is this happening? I answered. Kids want them. Parents buy them. It’s that simple.

We can debate the safety all we want but there will always be things you disagree with. I didn’t buy one for my kid but know plenty of others that had them when they were younger. None of these kids are older teens.

Yes, I also told my son he was not allowed to ride on any of his friend’s bikes or electric scooters. Now that he’s older, I hear the stories of how they put several on the scooters and went all over in middle school. They are extremely lucky.

Your "answer" is ridiculous and not what people are asking. Kid wants them, parents buy them is not any kind of logical reason or an explanation of a thought process. If your kid wants to snort cocaine are you going to provide that too?

Kids with no drivers license of any kind are riding effectively motorcycles on main roads. It's going to be illegal soon enough.

Sorry you don’t like my answer and want to continue to yell and complain anonymously on the internet. My answer isn’t ridiculous. It’s the truth and you are hysterical. You don’t have to agree with the parenting choices of others. I stood up and said no when my kid asked for one. I can’t control what others do. Neither can you.

It’s the same as when they are older and some parents buy expensive new cars for teens and others don’t. You have no control over this. Some parents let their kids pile in cars with teens and let them do whatever they want. Others are very strict.

You can tell and scream and rant but the answers are the same to all of these questions.

I’ve said this out loud to people’s faces I know in real life. This one is so dumb I have not found anyone yet who will defend it. You should carry on minding your own business and dispensing your insightful truths. I’m calling the police every time I see these kids and I wrote the county board asking what they plan to do about it. They are putting other people in danger and their parents should be held responsible for anything that happens.

No one is defending it or saying they agree with it. But you sound completely worked up and really upset over this. You can’t stop it. You can’t control other parents. You won’t stop what they do or don’t allow their kids to do. Do the police ever come when you call? What do they say to you when you call?

+1

So hysterical.

[Anonymous]

This is what I was expecting. You’re all hysterical. Kids are kids. No big deal. Parents can do what they want.

Don’t know why it took so many pages.

That’s your reason. People do not give a shit. It’s easier to do nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what I was expecting. You’re all hysterical. Kids are kids. No big deal. Parents can do what they want.

Don’t know why it took so many pages.

That’s your reason. People do not give a shit. It’s easier to do nothing.

No, just the hysterical PP is hysterical.

Everyone else has discussed risks and concerns in a reasonable way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is what I was expecting. You’re all hysterical. Kids are kids. No big deal. Parents can do what they want.

Don’t know why it took so many pages.

That’s your reason. People do not give a shit. It’s easier to do nothing.

And stupid checked out parents are stupid checked out parents. A kid will die or kill another kid- but it still will never happen to their kid. It won’t change their behavior. I see it with the parents that glamorize underage drinking.