Abstract: A remote vehicle safety system for use with a child-operated riding vehicle (100) employs a portable remote control (50) operated by a user, having a transmitter (57) for transmitting a signal to a receiver (107) on the vehicle (100). The receiver recognizes the signal from the transmitter (57). The receiver (107) then operates an actuator (211) causing a modification circuit (109) to modify power being provided to a motor (103) on vehicle (100). It may slow or stop the vehicle (100) preventing a child rider from getting into a dangerous situation.