General Scooter Safety Tips



Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2005

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· Electric or gas scooters are intended for use by person's aged 16 and above. · Operators must comply with all local laws and regulations. Check with your local police department or motor vehicles department to determine local requirements. Pay special attention to local helmet laws. Licensing and registration varies from state to state.

· Always wear your ANSI or Snell-approved helmet. Elbow and knee pads will protect you from laceration in case of a fall.

· Do not operate the gas or electric scooter at night. The scooter is not equipped to be operated i the dark or low light conditions. It may not be easily visible to cars, pedestrians or other scooters. If necessary, purchase a safety headlight for your motor scooter.

· Ride only on smooth hard surfaces. Motor scooters are not designed to be used in off road conditions. Use caution when rolling over obstacles.

· The motor, batteries and controls can be damaged if exposed to water. Do not allow the motorized scooter to be used in the rain, nor to be driven through puddles of water.

· The scooter should be used by only one person at a time. Do not carry additional persons or items while riding. Do not put additional load on the motor scooter by pulling or towing anything.

· Contact your insurance agent for information regarding coverage for accidents involving your new scooter.

This article and others like it are available from my website http://www.allamericanscooter.com where we feature the Collegiate E-Bike. Jean Butler

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