KQED reported that scooter-related injuries rose from an estimated 8,016 to 14,651 between 2017 and 2018. More concerning is that the article mentions a study found that 32 percent of the scooter injury cases involved a head trauma. While electric scooters are an excellent way to reduce traffic congestion and get outdoor time while commuting, they can be dangerous because there is not good infrastructure for them. As a result, many cities across the country, including San Jose, require e-scooters to be ridden in the streets next to fast-moving traffic.
Below are some safety tips to keep you upright and safe on your scooter rides.
Reglas de scooter de San José
Los E-Scooters aparecieron por primera vez en la ciudad de San José en marzo de 2018. Para febrero de 2019, habían comenzado un programa de permisos, según el cual las empresas que operan scooters deben pagar una tarifa anual además de una tarifa por scooter, deben obtener un seguro, y proteger a la ciudad de reclamos de responsabilidad. La ciudad también desarrolló regulaciones para e-scooters que son las siguientes:
- Los patinetes eléctricos deben circular por carriles para bicicletas, en carriles para bicicletas o en la carretera. No están permitidos en las aceras. Según The Mercury News, la empresa Lime tiene instalada en sus patinetes una tecnología que les permite enviar un aviso a los usuarios que detectan que circulan por las aceras.
- Los usuarios de scooters deben ceder el paso a los peatones en la acera y que cruzan la calle.
- Los usuarios deben tener una licencia de conducir o permiso de instrucción para operar un scooter.
- Solo una persona por e-scooter a la vez.
- Otros consejos para mantenerte a salvo
While the regulations set up by San Jose are a good place to start, there are other ways to protect yourself while riding an e-scooter. For one, we recommend you wear a helmet. Helmets will reduce the chances of you suffering serious head trauma in a collision with a car, cyclist, or pedestrian. Some individuals see the e-scooters as a good transportation alternative to driving after spending a night drinking at the bars.
While it may prevent you from injuring someone else, operating an e-scooter after drinking will still jeopardize your safety, so it is better to take a rideshare or walk. To ensure you are balanced while riding, we encourage you to travel with a backpack. Lastly, look up your route in advance so that you will be comfortable with the amount of traffic on the streets next to you. Sometimes going a block out of your way to a quieter street can make for a more enjoyable trip while also ensuring your safety.
Si se lesiona en un scooter eléctrico, comuníquese con The Solution Now Law Firm
You can take all the precautions possible while riding an e-scooter, but if a distracted driver is on the road next to you, you could still be injured in a collision. If you have been in an e-scooter accident and another person is at-fault for the crash, you can file a personal injury claim. The San Jose e-scooter accident attorneys at the Solution Now Law Firm are here to answer your questions and guide you through next steps after an injury. Contact us at (408) 256-2871 to schedule a free consultation.
Recursos:
kqed.org/news/11794871/first-the-rise-of-the-e-scooter-and-now-the-rise-of-e-scooter-injury
mercurynews.com/2020/01/28/scooter-company-serving-san-jose-detects-when-you-ilegal-riding-on-sidewalks/#:~:text=In%20December%202018%2C%20the% 20San,%24124%20por%20dispositivo%20cada%20año.
