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To: Lokibob

Just out of curiosity, do you drive your scooter on the street?

In my state it is not illegal to operate a scooter on a public street even thought they do not require any lights, turn signals, etc. I was driving one day, doing just under the speed limit, and after cresting a hill came right down on an elderly person in a scooter ahead of me. Fortunately, there was no one in the oncoming lane so I slowed down and went around her. But with slightly different circumstances I could have easily hit her.


34 posted on 05/26/2007 3:55:43 PM PDT by ops33 (Retired USAF Senior Master Sergeant)
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To: ops33

I try to stay off the streets as much as possible, but there are a couple of blocks that I have to go on the street.

I have a bike flag sticking up some 6’, and just today got a couple of strobes (ebay, $9.50 including shipping), and I’m thinking of a slow vehicle sign on the back.

You still have to be aware of cars idling, because you never know if they are going to back up and if they see you.

All and all, it is jist as bad as a bike.


39 posted on 05/26/2007 4:18:52 PM PDT by Lokibob (Some people are like slinkys. Useless, but if you throw them down the stairs, you smile.)
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