E-scooters

April 15, 2024

What Florida Traffic Laws Do E-Scooters Need to Follow?

If you are an avid e-scooter user, you are likely attracted to these vehicles for their convenience, reduced environmental impact, and affordability. Another factor you realize is that you are at risk of serious collisions when sharing the road with larger, faster motorized vehicles. Still, despite the fact that you are considered a vulnerable road user, the Florida Driver License Handbook stresses that the traffic regulations do apply. These laws exist to protect the safety of pedestrians and bicycle riders, as well as those operating e-scooters.

Depending on the location, e-scooters may occupy lanes of Miami streets, intersections, crosswalks, designated bike lanes, sidewalks, and other spaces. The overlap increases the potential for serious collisions. A Miami e-scooter accident attorney can help with the legal process if you are injured, but it is critical to know the traffic laws that apply to you as an operator.

Traffic Laws for Florida E-Scooters

September 10, 2019

What is New in E-Scooter Liability and Laws

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Take a stroll through Downtown Miami or other major US cities, and you are bound to see that more people are getting around on a new form of transportation — electric scooters, or e-scooters as they are called by service providers Bird and Lime. These vehicles have been on the streets of Miami since April 2019 under a six-month pilot program, but e-scooters have raised considerable controversy in other locations where they are operating on a more permanent basis. The latest from Consumer Reports reveals that eight people have died and another 1,500 riders have been injured across 47 cities since e-scooter services launched in late 2017.

E-scooter accidents are a relatively new area of law, so it is important to trust a Miami personal injury lawyer to handle the legal details if you were hurt. Meanwhile, there are some important points to note about e-scooter liability.

Safety Measures are Not Enforced

June 30, 2019

E-Scooters are Back in Miami, Along With Increased Risk of Accidents

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Miami city commissioners recently announced a six-month trial program to implement 300 electric scooters across District 2, a region that incorporates the downtown area, Coconut Grove, Morningside and Edgewater. An article appearing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel outlined the plan involving Bird, Lime, and other companies that operate the dockless rental vehicles, familiarly called “e-scooters.” The announcement comes as good news for people looking for a convenient, affordable, and sustainable option for getting around town. A user simply downloads the app, pays low fee to unlock the e-scooter, and then drops it off when finished.

E-scooter programs in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale have been quite successful, especially among students. Opponents argue that e-scooters increase the likelihood of traffic-related accidents. Fortunately, injured victims may have rights under well-established legal rules regarding negligence, and a Florida personal injury lawyer can explain in more detail. Still, to reduce the risk of accidents, you should review some safety issues and tips regarding e-scooters.

Risk Factors with E-Scooters