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Scoot on over to a safety class
With the increasing popularity of scooters it’s important to know the laws and safety rules for these motor vehicles.
Is a licence or safety course required?
If the engine on your scooter is not more than 50 cc and
can’t exceed
50 km/h, you are not required to have a motorcycle
licence or any specific training.
But since scooters and
motorcycles share many of the
same safety issues, it’s a good idea
to take a motorcycle safety course.
Safety Services Manitoba offers
courses beginning this month.
Helmets are a must
When driving a scooter, you must – by law –
wear a helmet.
Increase your protection by
wearing sturdy pants and jacket, protective
eyewear, gloves and boots that cover your
ankles. Scooters are fun – road rash and
head injuries aren’t.
Scooters and blind spots don’t mix
Scooters can easily be lost in the blind spot of a car or truck driver, so avoid these dangerous areas. If you’re driving a car or truck, please shoulder check during lane changes.
Watch for hazards
Like motorcycles, scooters are vulnerable to loose material, such as sand, gravel and leaves, and wet conditions, frost or grease slicks on the road. Drive with care and watch the road surface and weather.
Be careful in groups
Riding with friends may be fun, but don’t talk and ride, and never ride side by side in the same lane.
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV, and check out the following on our website:- Motorcycle Safety in the Road Safety section
- Motorcycle Awareness in Driving Tips
- You can access the 60-Second Driver video on Scooters directly
