Rolling Respectfully: The Unwritten Rules of Electric Scooter Etiquette

We all love having fun and riding all over our city. However, many states have outlawed or even passed laws regulating the speed of e-bikes and scooters due to people's lack of etiquette when riding. Below, I will give you all the antiques that all riders should follow, and trust me, it's easy because it's common sense.

1: Give Right of Way to Pedestrians

Just like when driving a car, you have to yield and give the right of way to pedestrians. Giving the right of way to pedestrians makes riding smoother and less dangerous, as it helps avoid crashing into people, animals, or even worse, children. Trust me, pray you have insurance if you hit a pedestrian because you will never see cash in your wallet for years to come.

2: Yield To Vehicles On The Road

I reiterate this because there are lots of scooters crashing into vehicles, and vehicles crashing into scooters. Stay to the right or bike lane when riding your electric scooter, not in the middle of the road. Follow rules as you would when riding a car, and don't break traffic laws. Which brings me to the next one.

3: Obey Traffic Laws

Just like when driving, or riding a bike obey traffic laws such as stopping at stop signs, stopping at red lights, and not driving on sidewalks depending on the state. Following these rules will keep you safe, and stop the process of government from taking action to regulate or ban scooters.

4: Do Not Ride On Other Peoples Properties

Respect private property and respect owners, do not drive on people's grass, or on their driveway. Think about this with common sense, do you want other people to drive on your property, or to see a stranger outside your house?

5: Finally, Turn On Your Lights At Night

If you can't see in darkness without light so will people, and vehicles. Most Electric Scooters come with lights, so when it's dark turn them on. This helps others see you at night, preventing a crash with a vehicle or a pedestrian, and most importantly preventing you from getting hurt.

Follow these rules to the teeth, and not only will it keep you safe, but others too. As riders we must be courteous and not only protect ourselves, but others.