3 Easy Ways To Ride A Lime Scooter (Complete With Pictures)
How To Ride A Lime Scooter - Lime scooters are a new addition to the commuter scene in many cities across the United States. They can bring a sense of freedom to carless city dwellers by allowing them to get around without walking, using public transit, or using a ride-sharing app. If you want to ride one of the bright green Lime-S electric scooters that can be found on your city's sidewalks and curbs, you might be wondering where to start. By downloading the app and learning what rules to follow in your city, you can get around on a Lime scooter in no time.
- Find a Lime Scooter to ride
Download the Lime app for free on your mobile device. You can find the Lime app by searching by name in the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store on an iPhone. Downloading the app may take a moment and will ask you a few questions about yourself before you can continue.
You cannot ride a Lime scooter without a cell phone or other mobile device with data and location access.
Enter your credit card information. Lime Scooters have both a small activation fee and a per-minute fee. To pay for a Lime Scooter you need to enter your credit card information in the app. This allows the app to charge your account.
The cost per minute is typically $0.15, on top of the $1 activation fee.
You need a credit card to use Lime as the app doesn't currently accept other forms of payment like PayPal or CashApp.
Find a scooter near you on the Lime app map. Look around the map that appears when you open the app to see if there is a scooter near you, denoted by a green lime icon. If you don't see any on screen, try zooming out to look for scooters a little further away.
If no scooters are showing up in your area, you may have a problem with your mobile data or there simply aren't any Lime scooters in your area.
Check the scooter battery in the app by clicking on the scooter before moving towards it. A nearby scooter with a low battery will not do you much good.
Go to the most comfortable scooter. When you find a nearby scooter in the app, walk up to it. Use the map to guide you if you don't know the way to the scooter.
If you are in the location listed in the app and cannot find a scooter, use the option in the app to ring the scooter. This will show the location of the Lime scooter.
Unlock the scooter by scanning the QR code or entering the code. Use the app to scan the QR code that looks like a square barcode on top of the scooter. If you wish you can enter the 6 digit code on the scooter into the 6 square fields of the app below the QR code scanner.
Pay the activation fee. In most cities, the fee to unlock a Lime scooter is $1. This is an attractive price to get started, but keep in mind that you will be charged around $0.15 per minute or $9 per hour for the scooter ride in most US cities. The app will immediately deduct the money from your credit card.
- Riding safely with a Lime Scooter
Check your state transit law to determine if you need a license. In some states, a driver's license is required before you can start driving an e-scooter. Most places don't require a driver's license, but a quick online search will help ensure you don't get a ticket for illegal driving.
Inspect the scooter for damage or wear. You should look at the tires to see if they're damaged or flat, and test the handbrake to make sure it's pumping and generating pressure when you press it. Check the body of the scooter for damage or wear that could put you at risk, such as cracks or missing parts.
Since you cannot test drive a scooter before you have paid the activation fee, this visual inspection is sufficient.
If you have trouble with the scooter or feel it is damaged in any way, park it and find a new scooter.
Put on a helmet to protect yourself from injury. Most cities require the use of a helmet, and even in those that don't, the safety a helmet provides is well worth it. E-scooters like the Lime-S are vulnerable on the road, and since riding on the sidewalk isn't an option in most cities, a helmet is your best line of defense in the event of a collision.
You must use your own helmet as Lime scooters do not have one.
If you live in a city where a helmet is required by law for the use of e-scooters, you can ride without a helmet at your own risk. Be extra careful when driving without one.
Step onto the scooter deck with one foot and step off with the other. Place both hands on the scooter handles and place one foot on the deck. Then use a kicking motion with the other foot against the ground to propel yourself forward. As soon as you start moving, bring both feet onto the deck parallel to each other. The wheels are big enough that you should be able to balance easily.
If it is more convenient for you, you can also stand on the deck with one foot in front of the other.
Press the e-scooter throttle to accelerate. The throttle lever is a small tab located to the left of the scooter's right handlebar. You simply press the tab to accelerate the scooter while riding. The further you press the tab, the faster you will go.
Be careful to avoid accelerating so fast that you lose control.
Note that the scooter cannot accelerate above 14 mph (23.8 km/h), although you can increase your speed beyond that when going downhill.
Most cities in the US have a 15 mph (24.1 km/h) speed limit for scooters, including Lime.
If necessary, use the handbrakes by grabbing the metal handles. Just like a bike, the brakes are right in front of the handles, so you can effortlessly engage them while riding. Anytime you need to slow down or stop, slam on the brakes as early as possible to buy yourself time.
When going downhill, be careful and always use your brakes to slow down.
Stop every now and then to keep an eye on the battery level. If you've picked up a scooter with a low battery or you've been riding around for a few hours, your battery may be getting low. Stop the scooter in a safe place and pull out the app to check the battery level.
If it's running low, consider swapping it out for one with a full battery.
Watch out for bumps and cracks in the road. On a device with small wheels, tiny potholes and rocks can lead to falls or accidents. Be aware of bumps in the road surface that could pose a hazard to you or the scooter.
Watch out for cars to avoid accidents and injuries. Whether parked or moving, cars pose a risk to e-scooter users. Always assume a car won't see you until you've made eye contact with the driver, just like on a bike.
Pay attention to the opening and closing of the car doors while driving.
Obey the traffic rules of the city you are driving in. As an e-scooter user, you are subject to the same traffic rules as any other e-scooter user. These largely mirror the rules for cars and bikes, such as: B. Always stop at red lights and stop signs, use hand signals to turn left, right or stop, and give way to other road users.
Check your city's scooter laws online to see how they differ from motorist and bicyclist laws.
- Parking the scooter
Find a suitable off-road spot to park the scooter. Avoid blocking driveways, bus stops, pedestrian and service ramps, and crosswalks. The scooter should be parked at the edge of the sidewalk or curb. If you cannot find a suitable place to park the scooter, try another block or street corner so you don't leave the scooter in an unsafe place.
Do not park the scooter too close to private property such as houses and shops.
Use the stand to stand the scooter upright. The stand is on the side of the deck. You can lock it with your foot so the scooter stands upright. If the kickstand is damaged or missing, lean the scooter against a wall or street sign post to prevent it from falling over.
Lime Scooters must be parked upright to avoid blocking the pavement or damaging the scooter.
Lock the scooter in the app by pressing the "End Ride" button. Just tap the button to stop the minute-by-minute charges and lock the scooter. Only press this when you are sure that you have stopped the scooter for the time being and parked it upright in a suitable place.
Pay the fare per minute. Your credit card will be charged this fee after the scooter is locked. You should be prepared for the cargo to come in, which can be big or small depending on how long you've been riding the scooter.
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