Conditions
Appropriate / intended use
Not accelerating
Pushing while walking across pedestrian
crossings
Walking while
pushing the item
In pedestrian areas when not in pedestrian
mode (6 km/h)
In overcrowded areas
The person riding the item must be able to
Stationary
easily place both feet on the ground while
holding the handlebars at the correct height
No objects hanging from handlebars
Riding with both hands on handlebars.
Not using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest
comfortably and safely
Riding under
Riding with helmet and protective equipment
normal conditions
Riding on easily accessible, smooth and
compact roads, avoiding areas with intense
traffic or overcrowded areas:
e.g. dedicated cycle path, smooth paved
surfaces
Complying with local regulations and the
highway code
Looking ahead and watching out for
obstacles, vehicles or nearby pedestrians
Changing direction, making sure to be seen,
moderating speed
Anticipating the route and moderating speed
while observing the highway code and those
that are the most vulnerable
Using direction indicators, if included on
the item
Slowing down when pedestrians are present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas
(6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by using
the bell
Uneven road
Riding at moderate speeds
conditions:
Bend knees slightly for better shock
speed bumps/
absorption when traversing uneven
steps/rough road
surfaces.
surfaces
Improper use
Press the accelerator
Riding the vehicle on pedestrian crossings
Riding the vehicle in pedestrian areas when not in
pedestrian mode (6 km/h)
Riding the vehicle in overcrowded areas
Not being able to keep the item stationary and balanced.
Sitting on the item while it is running or stationary
Objects hanging from handlebars result in instability and
may impede manoeuvring
One-handed or hand-free riding
Using devices such as phones, smartwatches, music
players, or headphones
Riding with one or both feet outside the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass weight on the rear
mudguard.
Riding without helmet and protective equipment
Riding on motorways, long-distance roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments, harbours, sea,
lakes or rivers
Failure to comply with regulations and the highway code
Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction abruptly at high speed without
making sure that you have been seen
Braking and cornering at the same time makes the
vehicle unstable
Not using direction indicators
Accelerating or maintaining a constant speed when
pedestrians are present
Riding without using pedestrian mode in pedestrian
areas (6 km/h)
Not warning others of your presence by using the bell
High-speed riding
Accelerating over bumps or ditches, going down steps,
jumping over obstacles, climbing pavements, riding
harshly.
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