How to Ride an Electric Scooter in the City?

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Many people seek to buy an electric scooter, because it is a convenient way to get around the city, but not everyone realizes that in this way they become a road user. Therefore, it is necessary to remember and follow the rules so as not to get a fine or cause inconvenience to pedestrians and cars.

Do not exceed the speed limit

Even if you feel like you are no longer a beginner and have completely mastered driving an electric scooter, you still need to observe the speed limit. On the sidewalk, do not accelerate more than 25 km / h, if in the park, then no higher than 15 km / h.

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Ride a scooter alone

It is permissible to carry 120 kg on an electric scooter from Circooter, otherwise it may break down. When you rent an electric scooter, then according to the rules it is forbidden to get on it together. This rule also applies due to the fact that the electric scooter is heavier than usual and it is more difficult to control, and when you are twice as difficult and you can get into an accident.

Turn on the headlights at night

If you ride at night, you need to turn on the headlights, otherwise other road users will not notice you. If there are no headlights on your E Scooter, then use a flashlight.

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Signal as a last resort

According to the rules of the road, you have the right to sound an alarm in the city only to prevent a traffic accident. As it was said, you need to drive carefully and give a signal in emergency situations.

Don’t ride on sidewalks

It is impossible to ride on the sidewalk for those who have an electric scooter that can reach a speed of 50 km / h.

If you want to take a walk on your electric scooter or rent, then you need to follow the rules of the road.

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