Thousands of new riders have embraced the electric pay-per-minute scooters that have proliferated on America’s streets. Other people have set them on fire, tossed them off buildings and decorated them with dog droppings. Depending on your point of view, the scooters are an environmentally friendly convenience or a mechanical menace.
SCOOTER SAFETY
Motorized Scooter & Electric Bike Laws
MOTORIZED SCOOTER, ELECTRIC BIKE AND POCKET BIKE LAWS The laws and regulations that govern the operation of motorized scooters, electric bikes, and pocket bikes vary from state to state. In addition, enforcement may vary from city to city. Before purchase, we recommend contacting your local law enforcement agency, DMV, and
The Issues and Laws Surrounding Dockless Bikes and Motorized Scooters in California
You’ve probably noticed those bright-yellow or bright-green bikes recently popping up on the streets of Southern California. Perhaps you’ve even tripped on one of them as they lie on the sidewalk. These are dockless bikes. They don’t require the usual locks or docking stations because they are electronically locked and
Bird, Lime, Uber & Lyft Electric Scooters
Electric scooters are all the rage in Southern California. Nowadays, you can unlock a dockless scooter using a smartphone, and use it until you no longer need it. Bird and Lime scooters buzz through the streets and, when riders aren’t careful, serious accidents can occur. Riders too can be liable if
California Grapples With Scooter Mania
“On a street like Melrose, it feels crazy to be on the scooter,” said rider Jimmy Fowlie. Vanessa Villanueva has not ridden an electric scooter but understands the perspective of scooter users who don’t want to be on the road. “There will be less injuries between a scooter and a
More Rights, Fewer Responsibilities, for Electric Scooter Riders in California
A bill that would toss the helmet requirement for adult e- scooter riders and allow them to ride on roads where the speed limit is 35 mph, up from the current limit of 25 mph, is on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. “Assembly Bill 2989 by Assemblyman Heath Flora, R-Ripon (San
E-scooter Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are these electric scooters I see on streets and sidewalks in Oakland? Under state law, these are called “motorized scooters” (California Vehicle Code 407.5), but they are commonly referred to as “e-scooters.” They generally have two small wheels, a handlebar, a platform to stand on, and a small
State Legislature considers electric scooter safety law (AB 2989)
Within the last year, companies such as Lime and Bird have brought thousands of electric scooters to California, including locally in San José. E-scooters offer an exciting new mode of travel that could help reduce car usage, but the speed of implementation and lack of norms surrounding the use of
Get Ready For Coming Electric Helmet Scooter Laws
It’s chilling seeing a young man riding an electric scooter on a main street with only flip-flops and a pair of shorts. You can’t help wonder how long. … You know what I mean — how long until the first fatality. And then it happened. I got home and heard
Are Helmets Required for Electric Scooters in California?
The old law: Prior to December 31, 2018, everyone who rides an electronic scooter is required to wear a DOT-approved helmet under California law. This law could soon change, however, due to the recent passage of e-scooter bill AB 2989. Created by Ripon’s Assemblymember Heath Flora (R), AB 2989 would