E-scooters are a great way to cruise around Bloomington and campus. But, with great convenience comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to keeping yourself and everyone else safe. Check out these must know safety tips.
Scooters
Helmets
Just like any other high-risk activity, wearing a helmet keeps your head safe. They reduce your risk of a serious brain injury or death.
Parking
Would you park your car in the middle of the sidewalk? We hope NOT. Same goes with a scooter. Return your scooter to a bike rack or park it out of the way without blocking stairs, ADA ramps, etc.
Rules of the road
Scooters are fun to ride, but they are not toys. Treat them like you would any other vehicle on the road.
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Use your head and wear a helmet! Just like any other high-risk activity, wearing a helmet while scooting keeps your head safe. They reduce your risk of a serious brain injury or death.
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Scooters are fun to ride, but they are not toys. Treat them like you would any other vehicle on the road by following traffic laws to keep yourself safe while riding.
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Take care around pedestrians! It's okay to ride in the street and in bike lanes, but sometimes sidewalk riding is necessary. When riding on the sidewalk, always make sure to stay mindful of those around you.
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You might think it's fun to share a scooter... it's not. Always ride sober. Get yourself and your friends to your destination safely.
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Know where to park it! Return your scooter to a bike rack or park it out of the way without blocking stairs, ADA ramps, Herman B Wells, etc.
Usual Traffic Laws Apply
This means:
- red means stop, green means go
- ride sober
- follow the direction of traffic
- yield to pedestrians
- be predictable