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Not long ago, motorized scooters began appearing in a variety of places throughout San Diego. They appeared overnight, it seemed, and certainly caused a sensation. They also caused a litany of unlawful activity. Many people are bothered by the fact that these scooters are left in various areas of the city, blocking sidewalks, on people’s …

San Diego’s Motorized Scooters Are Here to Stay, So Let’s Clarify the Rules Read More »

California leaders are in disagreement over how exactly to regulate the scores of electric scooters that have descended on San Francisco. San Francisco city officials have quickly opted for regulation, voting to require scooter companies to obtain a permit before operating in the city. The City Attorney’s office has sent each of the three companies …

San Francisco officials are outraged that scooter startups steered around them to try to pass a state law Read More »

A mobility scooter is a mobility aid similar to a wheelchair but configured like a motor-scooter. It is often referred to as a power-operated vehicle/scooter or electric scooter. A mobility scooter has a seat over two rear wheels, a flat area for the feet, and handlebars in front to turn one or two steerable wheels. …

Electric Mobility Scooters: Information and Guides Read More »

In California, motorized bikes, scooters, and mopeds are each treated and defined differently by the law. Motorized bikes and scooters can be operated on the road in California without getting registered with the DMV, and you do not need to have a bike-specific license. On the other hand, mopeds must be registered and the drivers …

Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers Read More »

Electric scooters are appearing in many major cities across the country, bringing fun to riders, profits to scooter makers — and lots of potential risks to walkers and riders. San Diego, where I live, is at the forefront of the proliferation of electric rideables, and as a physical activity researcher I am an interested observer. …

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A Bird-sponsored State Assembly Bill to rework the rules governing electric scooters by nixing the adult helmet requirement has cleared the Senate Transportation and Housing Committing, passing with a “yes” vote from Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), among others. The bill, AB 2989, bans motorized scooters from any highway with a speed limit greater than 35 …

Scooter bill to change helmet requirement zips ahead Read More »

Electric scooters always were one of the children’s favorite toys, but lately they are getting very popular among young adults as well, especially among millennials that are looking for new ways to get around as an alternative to owning a car. Part of the appeal of the electric scooters is that some of them are …

Street Legal Adult Electric Scooters Read More »

OAKLAND — Oakland has a clear message for companies like LimeBike, Bird Rides and Skip that have dumped 1,000 e-scooters on its streets since March: It’s time to play by our rules. Though the companies obtained business permits to legally operate in Oakland, the city — along with others in California — had no regulations …

Oakland to crack down on e-scooters Read More »

Two trends that are shaking up transportation in California and across the country are the push toward self-driving cars and the rise of e-scooters. At Ledger Law, we have covered the latest legal news in the self-driving sector extensively, but the e-scooter trend is one well worth paying attention to in the area of personal …

California Legalizes Riding E-Scooters Without a Helmet, and First Fatal E-Scooter Accident Occurs Shortly Thereafter Read More »

Hundreds of motorized electric scooters quietly descended upon San Francisco seemingly overnight in March. And then one day in June, they were gone. In the months before their rapture, the scooters puzzled, infatuated, and infuriated residents. Those who dared to try them discovered a whimsical and cheap way to get around. Non-riders saw a swarm …

Electric scooters’ sudden invasion of American cities, explained Read More »