Colorado State Patrol Urges E-Device Riders to Stay Visible as Daylight Hours Decrease

Description: Colorado State Patrol reminds e-device and micromobility riders to use lights, reflective gear and predictable riding habits as visibility decreases...

E-devices are Small, Quick and Quiet

Troopers want you to be safe and be seen

(COLO) – With daylight hours decreasing, risk will rise for pedestrians, bicyclists, and e-device riders. Staying visible to motor vehicles is a challenge, so vulnerable road users need to be proactive to ensure they stand out. Micromobility riders can be extra difficult to spot as they are designed to be small, quick, and quiet.

“Lighting isn’t available on all roadways, and visibility can be reduced at intersections, making riders extremely hard to see,” stated Col. Mathew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Don’t take an unnecessary risk. Use equipment and rider gear at all hours of the day and night.”

Equipment

Riders or their parents should install lighting systems, reflective stickers or tape, or bells/horns on their e-device. These small changes can help motorists spot the rider hundreds of feet away or alert them to your presence.

Rider Gear

Wearing light, fluorescent, or neon colors helps you remain visible. And, during dawn, dusk, or night hours, never ride without some specialized reflective or illuminated gear.

Predictable Behavior

Following traffic rules and riding responsibly will also improve your safety. Don’t make abrupt or unpredictable movements, such as swerving out of the bicycle lane, darting into crosswalks from the sidewalk, or turning at an intersection without scanning all directions.

“Never assume that drivers, pedestrians, or other road users see you,” stated Col. Packard. “The best way to arrive at your destination safely is to practice the rules of the road and make eye contact with those around you.”

Visit the Colorado State Patrol micromobility website for more information.

The Colorado State Patrol is raising awareness of the risks and requirements associated with micromobility devices. Riders and caregivers should know the rules and local ordinances of where they ride to ensure they are operating both legally and safely. Don’t be an e-DIOT, be safe, and be seen as a responsible e-device rider.

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