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while riding. Expectant mothers should not ride the PTR.
• Do not take both of your hands off the operation bar.
• Do not let the young (under the age of 14) or the aged (above the
age of 65) ride a PTR alone; they must be accompanied during
riding and have met all the riding requirements outlined herein.
• Ride the PTR at a moderate speed, keeping a safe distance
between pedestrians and the PTR. Do not accelerate or decelerate
aggressively. Be ready to stop at any time.
• Avoid riding backward, except for the purpose of avoiding
obstacles. Do not ride backward at high speed or make sharp turns.
• Do not use a smart phone or any other gadget or device while riding a PTR.
• Respect pedestrians’ right of way. When you are behind someone, announce yourself first, then pass them at a moderate pace.
• Avoid riding on crowded sidewalks or walkways. If you are surrounded by pedestrians, slow down and match their pace.
• When you ride with other PTR riders, keep a safe distance between yourselves in all directions.
• Do not park the PTR in a location that would block pedestrians or the disabled.
• Do not ride the PTR in the dark. If you must ride in low visibility conditions, slow down, ride cautiously, and use external lights. To
ride safely, you must be able to clearly see what is in front of you and you must be clearly visible to others.
Figure 14: Avoid slopes and obstacles.
Figure 15: Avoid loose surfaces, slopes, speed bumps, and curbs.
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