Safety

Electric Scooter Safety

We strongly suggest using any and all types of protection when riding your Scooter. Certain States have Helmets laws, while others do not. We Strongly suggest you wear a helmet at all times wherever you are.  Knee & elbow pads are important to wear on some scooters.  Please use caution when riding.  All Customers assume full responsibility, and full liability when riding any Scooter. Gallopin'gopeds.com cannot and will not be held responsible for any damage or injury caused or inflicted while riding any type of scooter or bike. PLEASE RIDE SAFELY!!

Scooter Laws

Our Support page outlines California scooter law.  We strongly suggest contacting your LOCAL law enforcement for ANY and ALL LAWS pertaining to the use of any Electric Scooter, Electric Bike, Pocket Bike, or Gas Scooter. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to do any and all research regarding applicable laws for the use of these products.

** Electric and gas powered vehicle laws vary by state and are currently changing as scooters gain popularity across the United States. Rather than possibly provide you with outdated information, we recommend that you contact the following agencies BEFORE you buy your scooter online: State Legislature to learn what the scooter laws are in your state. Local Legislature to learn what the scooter law are in your area. (Certain cities have different scooter laws than the state scooter laws. Be sure to check your local scooter laws, especially if you live in California.)

If you are riding an electric or gas powered vehicle with any kind of storage, we recommend that you carry a copy of all applicable scooter laws, registration requirements and insurance requirements inside your vehicle at all times.

It is required by California law to inform its customers that 2-stroke gas powered vehicles (unless stated otherwise) are not for sale, or resale, within the State of California other than for CLOSED COURSE and/or PRIVATE PROPERTY due to emission standards. By purchasing any of our items, you are agreeing to use it only as legally allowed in your area.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your vehicle is legal in your area BEFORE you buy it online. This applies to any electric scooter, gas scooter, and pocket bike purchase. If you buy your Scooter, Bike or any vehicle online and then find out later that it is illegal, you cannot return the product.