By RC Rougeux
 New to the life of power scooters? Here are some pointers in etiquette to help you enjoy your power scooter and make sure that others enjoy and respect your presence as well.
1. Stick to the sidewalk. In most jurisdictions you are considered a pedestrian and should avoid driving on the road.
2. If it is impossible to NOT drive on the road, drive facing traffic and be sure to have reflectors on your power scooter during the day and a headlight on it at night.
3. People often build their own canopies for their power scooters but these can actually be potentially hazardous in that they are often too heavy for the scooter and they create a number of blind spots while you drive. If you have a "made it yourself" canopy, make sure you attach mirrors and check your blind spots when you drive.
4. Cross at crosswalks, not in the middle of the road.
5. Although you are a pedestrian, you could still face motor vehicle charges if you operate your scooter while impaired. Stay sober.
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