Local TREND. 5 Nationwide Scooter Regulatory Issues. Local and State.

• WHERE  can people ride scooters? on the street or the sidewalk?
  • The use of geolocation, or bluetooth beacons to require parking in designated areas or the scooter ride will not end.
• SPEED. How fast should they be able to go?
  • Require driver license scans to ensur eno kids are riding.
• WHO. What companies can operate the services, and under what circumstances?
  • safe, reliable partners with cities
• SAFETY. Are scooters even safe?
  • Helmets. Should they be mandated?
  • California cities mandated helmet use & legislators preempted the local rules.
• LOCAL POLICY DRIVERS. 
  • Scooters can replace cars on the street. A shared goal of scooter companies and local governments. 
  • Companies share data with cities so cities can address transportation needs like bike lanes aren’t protected enough for scooter riders

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