E-scooter riders exempt from hand-signal rule in cycle lanes
E-scooter riders will not be required to hand signal when turning while in cycle lanes, based on safety research.
New regulations will exempt e-scooter riders from the requirement to hand signal for turns while riding in cycle lanes. The exemption is based on research showing that one-handed scooting presents a significant safety risk.
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E-scooter riders will not have to hand signal for turning once in cycle lanes
Research shows one-handed scooting is very risky.