"In many cases, doors may be optional, crash protection from other vehicles is partially met compared to other non motorized transport such as bicycles because

"In many cases, doors may be optional, crash protection from other vehicles is partially met compared to other non motorized transport such as bicycles because of the use of seat belts. In 2011, a Time magazine article concluded that the lack of passenger safety protection made most LSVs unfit for city driving, despite their excellent maneuverability.[6]" I suppose rationally I should consider these safer than bicycles or motorcycles, and therefore feel comforted, but without crash protection I would fear being side-swiped from drunk drivers. I hope they are building these to regular-car standards, despite not being required to.