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What to Do After a Bird\/Lime Scooter Accident?<\/h1>\n
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You\u2019ve seen people ride them throughout the city, by the beach, on the sidewalks, on the streets, and just about anywhere you can imagine. Bird and Lime dockless scooters are making great waves in the transportation business \u2014 so much so that some cities, like Beverly Hills, have temporarily banned them while they sort out the legalities, specifics, and extent of this new app that\u2019s become a great convenience to many. Other cities, however, have not banned them and allowed their users to ride the electric scooters with little supervision. Because of the lack of regulation, some users use sidewalks, bike lanes, streets, and just about every available surface area to take these to where they need to go. So what are the rules when it comes to riding Bird or Lime scooters out on the streets? We answer everything you need to know when it comes to riding these dockless scooters in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

How Do Bird and Lime Work?<\/h2>\n

Renting a scooter from Bird or Lime is simple. You merely download the app on your phone, input your credit card information, upload a photo of your driver’s license to verify your age and validity, and search for a scooter nearby. The app will show a map of scooters that are available and how much charge they have. You will be charged $1.00 to unlock the scooter and 15 cents per minute to ride it. Once you have finished, you can leave the scooter anywhere that is legal. It can then be rented by another individual passing by.<\/p>\n

Where Can I Ride Bird or Lime Scooters?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re in the Westside, the bike lane is where you\u2019ll want to ride. Bike lanes keep you off the street and off the sidewalk. Many users opt for the sidewalk when there are no bike lanes in their cities, which is incredibly dangerous; we suggest you find another way to your destination. Bird and Lime scooters can reach quite the speed: 15 miles per hour. Using the sidewalk can be dangerous for pedestrians, who won’t be able to quickly move out of the way of the zipping scooters, and for you, especially if there are cars pulling out of their driveways or parking lots<\/a> and don\u2019t expect a scooter to speed by. You are not allowed to ride scooters on the beach path that is designated for pedestrians. You will likely get a hefty ticket if the police catch you. In the absence of a bike lane, you can ride in the street, but as close to the sidewalk as possible.<\/p>\n

Do I Have to Wear Protective Gear?<\/h2>\n

California law requires that electric scooter riders wear a helmet. This law is heavily enforced in Santa Monica, so don\u2019t ride one if you aren\u2019t wearing a helmet. Don\u2019t own a helmet? Not to worry. If you register with Bird\u2019s or Lime\u2019s app, the company will send you a helmet for free!<\/p>\n

Scooter and Moped Accidents Often Result in Serious Injuries<\/a><\/blockquote>\n

Other protective gear, such as knee pads, is optional.<\/p>\n

What Makes Bird and Lime Scooters Unsafe?<\/h2>\n

The scooters are unsafe for a number of reasons. A few include:<\/p>\n