Can a scooter carry two people?
Two riders shift the scooter’s center of gravity, making it unstable and harder to control during turns. Most scooters aren’t designed to handle the extra weight of a second person, especially electric models with frames built for solo riders. Modern commuter electric scooters typically weigh between 25-70 pounds, with the super lightweights weighing an average of 32 lbs, making them easy targets for quick theft. Their compact design also allows thieves to lift them into vehicles or carry them away swiftly, often in very few minutes.
Can I carry a passenger on an electric bike?
Remember to suit up with helmets for both rider and passenger, no matter how old you are or what e-bike class you’re cruising on. And, of course, make sure your e-bike has a comfy spot for your co-pilot! As a rule of thumb, carrying a passenger on an electric bike is usually legal. Riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet, and all riders on Class 3 e-bikes must wear a helmet. Traffic lights, signs and signals apply to all road users, including bicycle and e-bike riders.You don’t need to register the bike as you would a motor vehicle, including mopeds and motorbikes, or have insurance or wear a helmet. One more thing, the law states you must be 14 years of age or over to ride an e-bike on public roads. However, someone under 14 can ride an e-bike off road.They are designed for use by one person only (unlike bicycles which sometimes have two seats). Unlike bicycles, there are usually age limits for riding e-scooters. As with bicycles, riders of e-scooters must wear an approved bicycle helmet, have a bell or horn to warn pedestrians, and a light if riding at night.