Bumps and cracks in the concrete footpaths and driveways have mostly been ironed out by Frankston Council, but the scooter drivers are now being confronted by increasingly threatening youngsters.

One elderly man suffered a torn ligament in his right shoulder when pushed off his electric scooter as he was crossing the busy Frankston-Dandenong Road on Tuesday, February 3.

The man was in shock and unable to give police a good description of his attackers, except to say they were riding bikes.

Three weeks ago 75-year-old Judy Jones, who calls her scooter "my freedom machine", was confronted by four boys who tried to force her off the footpath.

"I was accosted by four ferals. One of them hopped on the back of my scooter but eventually I managed to shake him off," Ms Jones said.

"I was on my way into Frankston and on the way back the terrible two blocked the footpath with their silly little scooters and challenged me to 'come on'. I did, and they moved, but it was a nasty experience."

Ms Jones said the constant provocation experienced by the elderly and disabled could lead to them travelling only during school hours.

She said police were sympathetic but unable to constantly patrol the area.

"I am not talking here of kids going home from school. I am referring to groups of kids hanging out with bikes, skateboards and silly scooters looking for mischief. This is getting worse. They're much cheekier and, with group dynamics, one gets behind the other.

"They could be considered neglected because they are not under adult supervision, and this could lead to charges being laid against their parents.

"After all, kids on the streets are at risk, in real terms. Parenting courses could be helpful."

Ms Jones said she would like to see a public meeting organised to discuss the problems or police speaking with parents of troublesome children.

"The kids have got brains but are not being taught how to use them.

"We need to get something for them to aim for - at the moment they're being left aimless."