As a new type of transport, electric mobility scooters are becoming more and more popular because of their convenience, environmental protection and other advantages. However, electric mobility scooter driving also need to comply with the corresponding rules to ensure the safety of themselves and others. The following will be from the laws and regulations, safe driving, civilised travel, and other aspects of the electric scooter driving rules need to be observed in detail.

First, laws and regulations

Vehicle legality: First of all, to ensure that the driving of electric mobility scooter in line with relevant national standards, and has been registered in accordance with the law on the licence. Part of the maximum speed of electric mobility scooter, vehicle quality and other clear restrictions, need to comply with local regulations.

Driving qualifications: Some regions require that drivers of electric mobility scooters need to hold the appropriate driving licence or pass the relevant training. It is recommended to know the local policy in advance to ensure that you have the legal driving qualifications.

Driving area: Electric mobility scooters are non-motorised vehicles and should be driven in non-motorised lanes. In some areas, electric scooters are allowed to drive on the pavement, but you need to slow down and pay attention to avoid pedestrians.

Traffic signals: Strictly abide by traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic markings, do not run red lights, do not go against traffic, do not change lanes at will.

Carrying people and goods: Electric scooters are generally not allowed to carry people, and some models are allowed to carry a child under 12 years old. When carrying objects, the weight of the objects shall not exceed the prescribed limit, and shall not affect the safe driving.

Second, safe driving

Wearing a helmet: Wearing a helmet that meets safety standards is an important measure to protect head safety, and it is recommended that all electric scooter drivers develop the habit of wearing a helmet.

Speed control: According to the road conditions and their own driving level, reasonable control of speed, avoid speeding. Especially in turning, downhill, rain and snow weather, etc., should slow down.

Keeping distance: Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you to avoid rear-end accidents. In the congested road, we should wait patiently, do not arbitrarily cut through.

Pay attention to observation: Concentrate on driving, observe the road conditions and the surrounding environment, and anticipate possible dangers in advance. Especially at intersections, pedestrian crossings and other areas, slow down and avoid pedestrians and other vehicles.

Avoid distraction: Do not answer the phone, play mobile phones, listen to music, etc. when driving, so as not to distract your attention, resulting in accidents.

Regular inspection: Regular safety inspection of electric scooters, including brakes, tyres, lights, etc., to ensure that the vehicle is in good condition.

Third, civilised travel

Yield to pedestrians: Pedestrians have the right of priority, driving electric mobility scooters should take the initiative to yield to pedestrians, especially in pedestrian crossings, intersections and other areas.

Civilised driving: do not arbitrarily sound the horn, do not arbitrarily change lanes, do not arbitrarily stop, to avoid affecting the normal passage of other traffic participants.

Protect the environment: although the electric scooter is environmentally friendly, but also should pay attention to civilised driving, do not discard rubbish, and jointly maintain a good traffic environment.

Compliance with social morality: driving electric scooter should comply with social morality, not drink driving, not fatigue driving, not overloading.

Other Precautions

Purchase insurance: It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance for electric scooters to cope with possible accidents.

Learning safety knowledge: Actively learn the knowledge of safe driving of electric scooters to improve their safety awareness and driving skills.

Choose formal channels to buy: choose formal channels to buy electric scooters in line with national standards, and ask for invoices and certificates of conformity and other relevant documents.

Summary

Electric scooter driving needs to comply with laws and regulations, safe driving, civilised travel and other rules. Only everyone consciously abide by traffic rules, in order to jointly create a safe, orderly and smooth traffic environment. Let us start from ourselves, civilised driving, safe travel, and contribute to building a harmonious society.

Special Reminder: The above rules are for reference only, please refer to local laws and regulations for specific rules.