E-scooters can be a fun and efficient way to travel, but they can also be dangerous. Unsafe riding and collisions can cause serious injury or death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends the following safety tips when riding an e-scooter:
- Wear a helmet
- Check your scooter for damage before riding
- Test the brakes
- Alert others and be seen
- Watch out for obstacles
- Keep your hands on the handlebars
- Slow down and lean back when riding over bumps
- Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Ride your scooter alone
- Avoid distractions while riding your scooter
- Don’t perform stunts on your scooter
- Follow all of the manufacturer’s directions
- Park your scooter correctly
- Ride responsibly
Take the proper precautions to keep you and others safe when riding your scooter.
If you experience any accidents while on your scooter, visit Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s Ambulatory Care Center. To schedule an appointment, please call (718) 670-5486. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.