SCOOTERS
Scooters can be fun, but they are also dangerous. Here are some things to keep in mind:
• The rider’s weight is positioned forward, near the scooter’s front wheel, increasing the risk of tumbling over, head first.
• Stopping a scooter requires one foot on the ground, causing a loss of balance.
• The wheel base is narrow, increasing instability when a wheel hits a small crack in the pavement or a rock.
If you have a motorized scooter, you must be 16 years or older and have a valid California driver’s license to use it on city streets.
Effective January 1, 2003, the California Bicycle helmet law for youth under the age of 18 has been extended to include scooters, skateboards and in-line skates. Helmets must meet minimum standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
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