Posted: 8/2/05
A new law in effect as of Monday makes operators of the motorized foot scooters subject to the same rights and duties as bicyclists.
Operators will be prohibited from driving the scooters on sidewalks and they may not carry passengers.
Usually operated by children, these scooters have handlebars, are powered by an electric or gasoline engine and either have wheels, not more than 10 inches in diameter, or an engine with a maximum speed of 15 mph.
People under age 12 will not be able to operate scooters and operators under 18 will be required to wear helmets.
Headlights and taillights will be required when operated at night.
The scooters will have to be operated as close as possible to the right curb of the road unless the operator is passing or making a left turn. When turning, the operator must dismount at the right curb and cross on foot, subject to the same laws as a pedestrian.
Operators will be allowed to ride the scooters on bicycle paths, lanes or trails, unless specifically prohibited by local authorities.
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