Conditions Appropriate/intended use Improper use
Walking while pushing
the item
Not accelerating
Pushing while walking across pedestrian
crossings
Riding the vehicle on pedestrian
crossings
In pedestrian areas when not in pedestrian
mode (6 km/h)
Riding the vehicle in pedestrian areas
when not in pedestrian mode (6 km/h)
In overcrowded areas Riding the vehicle in overcrowded
areas
Stationary
The person riding the item must be able to
easily place both feet on the ground while
holding the handlebars at the correct height
Not being able to keep the item
stationary and balanced.
or stationary
No objects hanging from handlebars
Objects hanging from handlebars
result in instability and may impede
manoeuvring
Riding with both hands on handlebars. One-handed or hand-free riding
Not using devices such as phones,
Using devices such as phones,
headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest
Riding with one or both feet outside
the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass
weight on the rear mudguard.
Riding with helmet and protective
equipment
Riding without helmet and protective
equipment
Riding under normal
conditions
Riding on easily accessible, smooth and
compact roads, avoiding areas with intense
Riding on motorways, long-distance
roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments,
harbours, sea, lakes or rivers
Complying with local regulations and the
highway code
Failure to comply with regulations and
the highway code
Looking ahead and watching out for
obstacles, vehicles or nearby pedestrians Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction, making sure to be seen,
moderating speed
Changing direction abruptly at high
speed without making sure that you
have been seen
Anticipating the route and moderating speed
while observing the highway code and those
that are the most vulnerable
Braking and cornering at the same
time makes the vehicle unstable
Using direction indicators, if included on
the item Not using direction indicators
Slowing down when pedestrians are present Accelerating or maintaining a constant
speed when pedestrians are present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas
(6 km/h)
Riding without using pedestrian mode
in pedestrian areas (6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by using
the bell
Not warning others of your presence
by using the bell