Safety Equipment: Essential Preparations Before Riding
Safety is the primary prerequisite for riding. No matter how skilled you are, basic protection is indispensable.
Helmet Mandatory: Always wear a helmet that meets safety standards. This is the most critical piece of equipment for protecting your head and reducing serious injuries.
Protective Gear Recommendations:Especially for beginners, children, or when practicing skills, it is recommended to wear knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves to effectively reduce the risk of falls.
Vehicle Inspection:Before setting off, check that the brakes are responsive, the tire pressure is sufficient, and the handlebars and folding mechanisms are locked to ensure the vehicle is in good condition.
For first-time scooter buyers, consider purchasing a corresponding safety kit to ensure safety during your first ride.
Ordering a bundle will get you an extra £15-￡25
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Right-of-Way and Cycling Locations: Clarifying "Where to Ride"
Choosing the correct cycling area is the core of the rules and a reflection of respect for other road users.
Priority Use of Non-Motorized Vehicle Lanes: On roads with designated non-motorized vehicle lanes, you must ride within those lanes and keep to the right.
Pedestrian Etiquette: If there is no non-motorized vehicle lane, when cycling on a pedestrian walkway, you must slow down (walking speed recommended) and give way to pedestrians. In areas with high pedestrian traffic, you should dismount and push your bike. Never use pedestrian walkways for racing or practice.
Comply with Road Prohibitions: It is strictly forbidden to enter areas where non-motorized vehicles are prohibited, such as highways, urban expressways, and main roads of overpasses.
Use of Designated Areas: When cycling in designated areas such as parks and greenways, comply with the specific regulations of that location (such as speed limits, one-way traffic, etc.)
Cycling Behavior Norms: Clarifying "How to Ride"
Civilized cycling behavior is related to public safety and order.
Comply with Traffic Laws: Stop at red lights, go at green lights. When turning at intersections or crossing roads, dismount and push your bicycle if there is a pedestrian crossing. Do not ride against traffic, run red lights, or weave through traffic.
Maintain a controllable speed: Adjust your speed according to road conditions, pedestrian flow, and the environment, especially slowing down in advance when turning, going downhill, on wet or slippery surfaces, or when visibility is poor. Do not exceed 15 km/h in public areas.
Focus and anticipation: Keep both hands on the handlebars at all times while riding. Do not use your phone, eat, or wear headphones to distract yourself. Constantly observe the road ahead and anticipate the possible movements of pedestrians and vehicles.
Proper overtaking and yielding: When overtaking pedestrians or other slow-moving vehicles, give a friendly warning in advance (such as gently ringing your bell or politely calling out), and overtake from the left, maintaining a safe distance. Stop and yield to pedestrians crossing or vehicles turning.
No dangerous behavior: Riding under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Do not carry passengers (unless it is a tandem model specifically designed for passenger transport), or tow other vehicles or objects. Do not perform dangerous actions such as riding with both hands off the handlebars, chasing, or horseplay.
Parking and Shared Bicycle Etiquette
Proper parking is a crucial aspect of urban management.
Designated Parking Areas: After use, scooters should be parked in designated non-motorized vehicle parking areas or public areas that do not obstruct traffic, block blind paths, fire lanes, or entrances/exits.
Orderly Parking: Park vertically or close to the roadside whenever possible to maintain vehicle stability and avoid tipping over.
Special Reminder for Shared Scooters: When using shared electric scooters, in addition to complying with all the above rules, you should also return the scooter within the designated electronic fence area via the app. Do not lock it yourself or park it in private or enclosed areas.
Special Groups and Reminders
Children Riding: Children must be supervised by an adult and ride in safe, enclosed areas such as parks and squares. Riding on public roads requires reaching the legal age (usually 12 years and older) and ensuring sufficient awareness of rules and control ability.
Electric Scooters: Some cities have local regulations regarding the power, speed, and road eligibility of electric scooters. You should proactively learn about and comply with these regulations before riding. The maximum design speed is generally required to be no more than 25 km/h.
In conclusion
The convenience and fun brought by scooters are built on a foundation of safety and order. Every rider is not only a participant in transportation but also a practitioner of urban civilization. Mastering the rules, respecting safety, and honoring others will help us create a safer, more friendly, and more efficient green travel environment.
Please remember: rules are not constraints, but the best guarantee of freedom. Arriving safely allows you to fully enjoy every moment of your ride.