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> You must follow all applicable local laws. I love how the video shows someone riding this thing on the sidewalks in SF, when this is not following applicable

• Sephr 8y ago
  Its allowed on some SF sidewalks (e.g. near the Embarcadero) at slow speeds and all sidewalks if you are under a certain age. It can be operated as slowly and safely as a wheelchair and the SF cops won't give you any trouble if you go slowly. I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I am currently working to petition classification of this new class of personal transporter for sidewalk use.
  • levlaz 8y ago
    > if you are under a certain age. The age is 13, and the person in the video was not. > Its allowed on some SF sidewalks (e.g. near the Embarcadero) There are shots of civic center, and market street. > It's can be operated as slowly and safely as a wheelchair and the SF cops won't give you any trouble if you go slowly. It can also go 12MPH? I am less worried about the rider going slower than the pedestrians that are endangered by the rider.
    • Sephr 8y ago
      > It can also go 12MPH? So can many motorized wheelchairs which are much larger and arguably more dangerous. On Market street I often see people going over 10mph on large motorized wheelchairs with heavy speakers, which is an obvious safety hazard. Safety has a lot to do with the speed at which you use your transportation devices and the amount mass in motion.
      • gatherhunterer 8y ago
        He/she seems focused on following the law and you seem focused on skirting the law. I don’t think “people in wheelchairs can do it so why can’t I?” is a good look.