Happy 4th of July!! LETS CELEBRATE! Now thru Saturday 7/4/2009 purchase the X-250 Electric Scooter for $190.00. That's a $20.00 Savings! Thanks all and have a great holiday!!

There are many reasons to choose an electric scooter as a next vehicle. They can help save the environment by not using gas at all. Electric scooters are also less expensive than buying a car, and much easier to find a parking space for.

However, before making the choice to buy an electric scooter, be aware of what safety rules one needs to consider both on and off the road.

Motor Scooter Safety Tips Wear bright or reflective clothing. Wear a DOT certified helmet, even though it is not required by law. Don't ride in another motorist's blind spot. Obey the speed limits and never travel faster than your skill level or than the conditions allow. Use your turn signals along with hand signals when making turns or changing lanes. Use extra caution at intersections, parking lot entrances and exits, and driveways. Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the floorboards while riding. Never leave your moped unattended with the engine running. Avoid hitting road hazards, such as sharp bumps and holes in the road surface, to avoid loss of control or damage to your moped. Be especially conscious of traffic from behind due to the likely speed difference between other traffic and your moped. Know where your blind spots are and check them frequently because mirrors only allow a partial view behind you. Do not carry a passenger, unless the vehicle is designed to carry two people. Make sure that all required safety equipment (headlights, brake lights, brakes, mirrors, etc.) are in proper working condition. Maintain a good distance between you and the cars around you. Most important of all: Do not drink and drive.

Yeah! Summer is here. What a perfect time to buy a new Electric scooter. Always be careful and follow the same rules of the road that you would on a bicycle. Now go have some fun!!

This is a reminder to all that you should always where a helmet when you are using your scooter. This is good safe practice especially if you are on a motorized scooter. It's always better to safe than sorry. So go have some good safe fun!!

For some information and electric scooter safety tips visit
www.scooters.suite101.com/article.cfm/electric_scooter_safety_tips

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Some good advice from: Electric Scooter Advisories

Scooters are wheeled vehicles. Riding a wheeled vehicle contains certain inherent risks. Riding a bike, skates or a skateboard can have similar risks as riding an electric scooter. Riding an electic scooter is dangerous and serios injury or death is possible. Wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet at all times when riding an electric scooter. Be sure to always eep the chinstrap securely buckled. Failure to wear an approved helmet may result in serious injury or death. For electric scooters, wet weather impairs traction, braking, and visibility. The risk of accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions. Riding at dusk, after dark, or at times of poor visibility is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death since cars and other vehicles may not see an electric scooter rider. An electric scooter rider may not be able to see obsticles in the path after dark. Failure to properly maintain the electric scooter may compromise steering action, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Falling can cause serious injury or even death. Push up and down on the handlebar to make sure that the lever is tight. Many scooter-related injuries and accidents involve children under the age of eight. Scooters can travel very quickly, and children that age do not always have the judgement or coordination to handle these high speeds. We do not recommend electric scooters to anyone under 18 years of age.

Some great advice from CBSSportstore.com on buying safety accessories for your electric scooter, electric bike or electric moped.

How To Buy Scooter Safety Equipment

Scooters are easy to ride and generally safe. But like any recreational equipment, you should take proper precautions to ensure safe riding. In general riders wearing safety equipment will be less concerned about injury and enjoy their riding experience more as a result.

• Helmets
• Knee Pads
• Elbow Pads
• Gloves
• Reflective Gear

Helmets

• Helmets need to be worn by all scooter riders, at all ability levels, at all times to prevent head injuries
• The helmet must fit securely and be buckled or fastened
• Helmets should not have slack--that is, the helmet should not move on your head when you move your head
• The front of the helmet should come down to a finger's width above your eyebrows
• Bike style helmets, made from expanded polystyrene, offer the most protection on impact, but must be replaced after any impact

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Knee Pads

• All scooter riders--especially beginners--should wear knee pads to prevent knee injuries and scrapes during a fall
• Pads need to be fastened securely around the leg
• Pads usually are sized small, medium and large according to your body size

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Elbow Pads

• Elbow pads are highly recommended for beginners as well as all aggressive riders
• Pads are sized small, medium and large according to body size

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Gloves

• Hand protection is recommended
• Protective gloves are sized small, medium and large according to hand size

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Reflective

• Reflective gear is a must when riding in any low-light situations
• Recommended reflective gear includes headbands, wristbands, vests, or ankle bands
• Reflective gear is typically one-size-fits-all with hook-and-loop adjustments