Reglas para el uso seguro de vehículos de movilidad personal en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

Cuando usas un vehículo de movilidad personal, como un scooter, debes tener cuidado para no chocar con otros. También, si un vehículo de emergencia se acerca, debes dejarle pasar.

Es como cuando estás en una pista de baile. Si ves que alguien viene hacia ti con mucha energía, es mejor moverme a un lado para no chocar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está usando su scooter eléctrico en una calle. Cuando escucha las sirenas de una ambulancia, se detiene y se aparta para dejar que pase. Además, él se asegura de que su scooter tenga un timbre para advertir a los peatones cuando se acerca.

Penalidades

Si no cumples con estas reglas, puedes enfrentar una multa de hasta cien dólares o hasta treinta días de cárcel.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

o violates the provisions contained in this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days. (M) Notwithstanding a local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with a person operating an EPAMD and shall give an audible signal when necessary. (N) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4970 and visual signals meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4700, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, a person operating an EPAMD shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle. This subsection shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a person operating an EPAMD. (O) An EPAMD must not be used to carry more persons than it is designed and equipped to carry. (P) A person operating an EPAMD shall not enter or remain upon a bridge or an approach to it beyond the bridge signal, gate, or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given. A person operating an EPAMD shall not pass through, around, over, or under a crossing gate or a barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (Q) An EPAMD must be equipped with a stopping mechanism which will enable the operator to bring the EPAMD to a controlled stop. A person shall not operate an EPAMD unless it is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance