Derechos y responsabilidades al usar dispositivos de movilidad eléctrica

Explicación Simple

Si usas un dispositivo eléctrico para moverte, como un scooter, tienes derechos similares a los de un peatón. Debes ser cuidadoso y estar atento a los peligros que te rodean mientras conduces.

Es como andar en bicicleta por la calle: debes seguir las reglas y estar alerta para no chocar con otros o caer.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan quiere ir a la tienda en su scooter eléctrico. La tienda está al otro lado de una calle con un paso peatonal. Juan puede cruzar la calle en el paso, pero no puede andar por la carretera porque el límite de velocidad es de 40 mph.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Except as otherwise provided by law, a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device has the rights and responsibilities of a pedestrian. (a) An electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on a bicycle path. (b) No person may operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on a roadway, sidewalk, or bicycle path at a rate of speed that is not reasonable and prudent under the conditions. Every person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a roadway, sidewalk, or bicycle path is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards then existing on the roadway or sidewalk and must use due care in operating the device. (c) An electric personal assistive mobility device may be operated on a roadway only: (1) while making a direct crossing of a roadway in a marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) where no sidewalk is available; (3) where a sidewalk is so obstructed as to prevent safe use; (4) when so directed by a traffic-control device or by a peace officer; or (5) temporarily in order to gain access to a motor vehicle. (d) An electric personal assistive mobility device may not be operated at any time on a roadway with a speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour except to make a direct crossing of the roadway in a marked crosswalk. (e) An electric personal assistive mobility device may not be operated at any time while carrying more than one person.