The sidewalks are really dangerous where I am, where they are super uneven, have “artistic” curves, and trees that are overhanging really low so like will hit my body.
I go max 15 MPH on my escooter and if I hear a ding ding I jump onto the sidewalk and go a bit slower until you guys pass, since I’m slower and can dismount easier it only makes sense for me to make room. I figure as long as I make room it “shouldn’t” be a problem.
But just wondering if there are any bike riders that are just like shaking their fist at escooter riders.
EDIT: USA!
Just as long as you aren’t going 30mph with a can of strongbow in one hand then sure.
seems kinda concerning u would be drive on the sidewalk if it werent shit. the side walk is for pedastrians to who u pose a serious threat. over here ppl with e shooter always take the bike lane or road (like a bike). after all they are a lot closer to a bike than a pedestrian
NL checking in here, under the circumstances you describe you are all cool and the gang. Do not ride on the sidewalk!
It matters less where you’re riding and more which set of rules you are following. If you’re on a sidewalk, or opposing traffic, you need to behave as a pedestrian. If you’re riding with traffic, you need to behave as a vehicle.
There is one rule underlying all traffic rules: Be Predictable. Even if you’re following all the applicable laws and regulations, if people can’t figure out what you’re trying to do, you are wrong.
To that effect, if you hang a red light on your ass and a white light up front, everyone will expect you to operate like a vehicle.
Scooters are fine with me. What I can’t stand are boneheaded joggers thinking the bike lane is some extension of the sidewalk.
