2026-08-13 13:02 UTC
everyone should realize that e-scooters are a physically risky form of transport, especially when driven above about 20km/h. if you fall off, you're going to have facial trauma at a minimum. just ask my 50-something brother who got stuck with a big dental bill. ALWAYS wear a FULL FACE HELMET on these things - a bike helmet isn't enough. and NEVER EVER ride with MORE THAN ONE RIDER on board.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/e-scooters-pediatrician-survey-9.7305210
#Physics #SafetyFirst
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@adub@beige.party 2026-08-13 13:10
why do you think e-scooters are still illegal on roads in most areas of this province? it isn't because regulators are stick-in-the-muds. it's because there's a big injury burden associated to these things. for starters, you're riding something with no protection from the road or other road users apart from what you're wearing. and most importantly, e-scooters are nowhere near as inherently stable as bicycles are.