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Riding a scooter without protecve gear, clothing, shoes, or a
helmet may result in serious injury or death. Always wear
protecve gear, clothing, and helmet when riding the scooter.
Ensure protecve gear does not interfere with steering,
or braking.
WARNING
Protecve Gear and Clothing
Always wear:
• Colors that are easily seen and, if possible, reecve clothing.
• Clothing appropriate for the weather condions.
• Always wear shoes
• Use of protecve gear such as pads for the knees and elbows is
highly recommended for children.
• A properly ed helmet that complies with ASTM or SNELL
helmet standards.
Do not wear:
• Loose clothing parts, strings, or jewelry that may become
entangled with moving parts on the scooter or interfere with
handling of the scooter.
• Shoes with uned shoe laces
Personal Safety
Helmet Use
Important! Many states have passed helmet laws regarding
children. Make sure you know your states helmet laws. It is your
job to enforce these rules with your children. Even if your state
does not have a children’s helmet law, it is recommended that
everyone wear a properly ed helmet that complies with ASTM
or SNELL helmet standards.
The correct helmet should:
• Be comfortable
• Have good venlaon
• Fit correctly
• Cover forehead
Incorrect helmet posion:
• Helmet does not cover the forehead