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Posted on: Feb 22, 2020

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While the electric cars are not yet popular in

the Philippines, personal mobility devices
have found its way in parts of Metro Manila,
but most commonly in Fort Bonifacio
because there are wide sidewalks and
wheelchair ramps every where.

Photo above: A lady uses the e-scooter to

commute to work. Some people use it to go to
o<ce in Fort Bonifacio everyday.

Are there tra(c rules for e-

scooters?
We are not aware of tra>c rules regarding e-
scooters in the Philippines. Some countries
have made rules in this regard, and they
vary from city to city, each catering to their
own circumstances. As an example, below is
a set of strict rules implemented in a city in
Australia.

Above; Rules for E-scooters in the City of

Adelaide, Australia. "Riding abreast" means
riding side by side.

In Singapore, E-scooters and power-assisted

bicycles have to be registered and inspected.
They have to follow the same tra>c rules as
other vehicles, such as observing the same
tra>c signs.

The bottom line is, even when there are no

rules, e-scooters and other powered
personal mobility devices should be mindful
of other road users and follow tra>c rules
for vehicles when they are used on the
roads, and follow rules for pedestrians when
used on sidewalks. This is for the safety of
both the escooters and other road users.

Photo above: high power e-scooters can go as

fast as motorcycles, but you won't be able to
carry them up a Hight of stairs

How to keep safe

A study conducted by public health o>cials
in USA between September 5th through
November 30th, 2018, identiOed 271 people
who had been involved in scooter-related
accidents that caused injuries. Of those,
almost half sustained head injuries. And 15%
sustained traumatic brain injuries. Wear a
helmet.

E-scooter is dangerous to the rider at high

speed, because the center of gravity of a
standing person is higher than that in a
seated position. This means that the rider
can easily be thrown oT the e-scooter when
it hits an obstacle at high speed. We would
therefore advise against riding a e-scooter at
speed of over 30 kilometers per hour.

Photo above: E-scooters can be used for leisure

too

Should you get a e-

scooter or a e-bicycle?
E-scooter is a good alternative for traveling
short distance. Furthermore, it can be folded
and carried indoor easily.

Power assisted bicycles, on the other hand,

lets the rider get a little exercise during a
commuting trip, and can go further. Also, the
bigger tyre size allows an electric bicycle to
conquer rugged terrain better than a e-
scooter.

Have fun but be safe

Electric scooters are a lot of fun and a great
way to get around in congested urban areas.
They do pose risks to the user and others,
but as long as you’re aware of the risks and
take measures to guard against them you
should be able to enjoy them.

Quiz: how many powered personal mobility

devices are there in the photo below?

We spotted at least four!

Below is a video showing various types of

power-assisted personal mobility devices
being used in Fort Bonifacio.

Electric Personal Mobility Devices in F

Watch on

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