Scooters are like any other piece of sporting equipment; they can be used and used safely, but you need to take proper precautions. Here are a few guidelines for riding a scooter safely that everyone who uses a scooter should follow.

Rules to follow for all Scooters

Remember to wear your safety gear such as a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.
Never ride when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations.
Ride defensively.
Wear bright clothes and wear sturdy shoes.
If you are riding at the time of dawn, dusk or at times when visibility is poor without a proper    lighting system use extra precaution and ride in places that have street lights.
Do not speed out of driveways or from between parked vehicles.
Observe traffic lights.
Check traffic carefully and do not swerve while you are looking over the shoulder.
Remember to go with the traffic flow and stay at the far side of the road.
Riding in wet conditions is not encouraged. It is dangerous and increases the risk of    accidents.
Stunts, wheelie's or jumps are fun, but they are dangerous and risk damage and injury to the    rider and the scooter.
Be cautious when you are riding, you share roads, trails and riding areas with other vehicles.
You should yield the right of way to pedestrians. Use caution when rolling over obstacles.
Always ride at a consistent speed and remember that speed is related to control.
Never carry any passengers unless the scooter is designed for two people.
It is recommended that you do not carry anything that might obstruct the vision or control of    the scooter.
Be responsible for the environment and ride accordingly.
Don't ride scooters at night because riders can't see where they're going or be seen by    others unless the scooter is equipped with lights.

As scooters can travel as fast as many other types of vehicles, motorized and non-motorized, they too must observe the rules of the road. These include:

Stop at every stop sign. Look left, right, and left again before proceeding.
Stop at the end of the driveway. Look left, right, and left before entering the street.
Use proper hand signals.
Obey traffic signs and signals.

Use scooters in a safe place. Smooth, paved surfaces are best for optimum performance and safety. A rider should avoid bumpy, gravel, uneven pavement, wet or rocky surfaces.

Children under eight years of age should always be supervised by a responsible adult when using scooters.

Always observe the basic rules of the road anywhere you use scooters.

Owners of scooters should check with local authorities for local laws regarding scooters.

Know Your Scooter: Familiarize yourself with your scooter before you ride by check the controls. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar with the way the scooter handles. Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance.

Ride Within Your Abilities: To control your scooter, you need to keep it upright and make it go where you want it to go.

Body Position: Stand firm, but relaxed and keep weight between the wheels. Don't stand too close to the front or lean too far back on the scooter. Shift your weight to the rear when applying brakes, and lean towards the front when accelerating. Keep feet apart for more stability.

Turning: New riders tend to have more difficulty turning as compared to an experienced rider. The only way to make good safe turns is to practice. Always approach turns very carefully.

Braking: Front brakes provide most of your stopping power, but you will need to learn to adjust your center of gravity to maintain stability. Again, practice this at a safe speed until you are comfortable with this action.

Areas to Ride: Ride in a safe place free of cars in an area which will not disturb other people or animals and has a clean dry surface.

There are some local jurisdictions that prevent the riding of powered scooters on the sidewalks and the roadways. It is imperative that the owners of the motorized vehicles know about the riding guidelines from the local authorities.

Safety Tips For The Battery Operated Scooter

Completely charge the battery before riding the electric motor scooter for the first time.
Disconnect the battery from the motor when not in use.
Keep children away from the motorized scooter while it is being recharged.
Stop use of the scooter or the charging unit if any wire becomes worn, broken or damaged in    any way.
Use caution when recharging the battery. Do not recharge in an area that will the electric    scooter or the charging unit to become wet. Recharge only in an area that is well ventilated.
Do not modify the electrical controls or wiring. Use only motors, batteries and charging units    supplied or approved for electric motor scooters.
Do not use the electric scooter battery to power or recharge any other equipment.
Do not block the air vents of the charging unit. If blocked, the unit may overheat and could    create a fire hazard.

Mechanical Safety Tips

Check all parts and brakes periodically to ensure the motor scooter or E-Bike is working    properly and still properly assembled.
Stop using the bike immediately if any part of the electric or gas scooter becomes loose.    Correct the looseness prior to resuming the ride.
If the brake lever touches the handlebar grip, stop use of the scooter until the lever is    adjusted.
Maintain proper air pressure in the tires. Low air pressure allows's extra rolling friction, wears    the tires out quicker and reduces ground clearance.
Always deflate the tire before disassembling the wheel. Failure to deflate the tire could    accidentally cause the wheel to come apart explosively.