Staying safe on electric scooters this summer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Now that summer is here, The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is reminding people to stay safe when riding electric scooters.
In a Facebook post, authorities listed some reminders for the public:
Electric scooters may only be driven on roadways if the operator has a valid driver's license, wears eye protection, has insurance on the scooter, and the scooter has a functional brake light and blinkers.
Kids on electric scooters will need to ride on the sidewalks. If they reach an area where there is no sidewalk, the best suggestion is to hop off the scooter and walk it to the nearest sidewalk before getting back on.
The sheriff's office urges parents to share this information with their kids to help keep both them and the community safe this summer.
Camp Leif Ericson is back in session for the summer
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