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How to use bicycles and electric scooters safely

Before you drive:

• Wearing a helmet is recommended. Helmets are mandatory for anyone under the age of 15 when riding an electric scooter.
• Check that the brakes, steering, wheels, and lights are working.
• Never ride with more than one person on the scooter.
• Never drive after drinking alcohol.

Drive to a suitable location:

• Follow the direction of traffic and road signs.
• Preferably use bike lanes or shared pedestrian and cycle paths.
• Do not ride on the sidewalk where a bike lane is available.
• Keep right.
• Avoid sudden transitions between sidewalks, bike lanes, and roadways.

Adjust your speed:

• Stop at the red light.
• Drive at a speed that allows you to stop if something unexpected happens.
• Slow down at intersections, around building corners, in areas with poor visibility, and in crowded places.
• Take extra care on wet or uneven surfaces, gravel, leaves, ice, curbs, or tram tracks.
• Keep both hands on the handlebars.
• Wait until you have stopped before using your phone.

Be visible and predictable:

• Clearly indicate that you are turning by using the turn signal (electric scooter) or your hand (bicycle).
• Look behind you before turning or changing position.
• Make eye contact with other road users.
• Keep a safe distance from buses and trucks, and avoid their blind spots.