rules to play push scooters

Most scooter users seem to ride on the pavement. However, the legal position about riding scooters on pavements seems to be unclear. It has been suggested that they are covered by the same legislation which makes it an offence to ride a bicycle on the footpath. But it seems more likely that police will decide whether or not to take action according to local circumstances.

Scooters should not be used on narrow or crowded pavements, or where they will cause inconvenience, fear or danger to pedestrians, especially elderly or disabled ones. The small wheels of scooters have caused accidents on the pavement, where a slightly raised paving block, and even wet cement, have thrown riders to the ground.

To avoid collisions with innocent people, scooter riders need to keep away from areas where they are likely to come into conflict with pedestrians. A shopper walking out of a store will not expect to be confronted by someone speeding past on a scooter. A collision, particularly with an elderly person, could have serious consequences. Scooters should certainly not be used inside indoor shopping centres.

The USA Consumer Product Safety Commission predict that protective clothing could prevent more than 60% of scooter injuries. If buying scooters for children, parents should consider also purchasing a helmet a cycle helmet is probably best, knee and elbow pads and wrist protectors.Adult scooter users should also consider wearing protective gear, particularly if doing stunts. Scooters can reach high speeds, especially on slopes, and serious injuries can easily be sustained.

Wearing bright or fluorescent clothing during the day, and reflective materials in the dark, will help other people see scooter users more easily.

If your child is under 10 years, he needs to cycle with a grown-up, preferably on bike paths.
Children under 12 years are allowed to ride on the footpath. Encourage your child to watch for vehicles coming out of driveways.
Teach your child to walk her bike across pedestrian crossings instead of riding across the street.
Children must show that they can follow road rules and predict what cars will do before being allowed to cycle alone. This takes a long time and a lot of practice.
Show your child that he needs to approach driveways and intersections with caution. Riding onto the road from a driveway is particularly risky as parked vehicles can hide a bicycle rider from oncoming drivers.
Teach your child that riding in wet weather needs different skills and extra caution.
Teach your child to wear enclosed footwear when riding, rather than thongs or bare feet. Your child might hurt bare feet if they get caught in the spokes or chain, or if theyre used as brakes.
Your child shouldnt ride at night. To ride at night, you need special equipment lights, visibility vests, acute traffic awareness and understanding of driver behaviour.
Discourage stunt riding. Look no hands and dinking are unsafe.

Supervise your child as she learns to use the scooter in a safe place, such as a dual footpath bike path thats away from roads, driveways and steep slopes.
Find out if your local skate park offers scooter lessons.
Supervise your child when hes riding a scooter on the streets before judging whether he can scoot alone safely. Teach your child road safety rules.

Teach your child how to fall in a safe way. Its a good idea to give your child some falling practice on a grassy patch before she hits the skate ramp.
Here are some tips for falling safely
Bend your knees and get down low.
Try to fall sideways, not backwards or head first.
Try to land on your shoulder and roll.
Fall onto your pads.
Kick the board out from under your feet.

Make sure the skateboard is suited to the size of your child and type of skating he does.
Check and maintain the skateboard or rollerblades regularly, especially the wheels.
Wear bright colours or reflective clothes if skating in the evening.
Dont skate at night.
Teach your child to skate within her limits. Complicated tricks take practice, so make sure your child builds up to complicated moves.

There is no minimum age limit for the issuing of fines by the police.

You must use a hand signal when you turn right. To do this, extend your right arm out horizontally at a right angle from the right side of the bicycle. Your hand should be open, with your palm facing forward.

On Queensland roads, you must not
ride a bicycle that is being towed by another vehicle hold on to a moving vehicle while riding a bicycle.
The rider of a bicycle must not lead an animal.