08/12/2026
🛴 Know Before You Ride!
Whether you're commuting, running errands, or just enjoying a ride around Woodland, e-scooters are a fun and convenient way to travel. Riders are responsible for knowing and following California law to help keep everyone safe.
California law requires e-scooter riders to have a valid California driver's license or learner's permit, riders under 18 to wear a helmet, and limits e-scooter speeds to 15 mph. E-scooters may not be ridden on sidewalks, and only one person is permitted per scooter.
These laws are designed to reduce crashes, prevent injuries, and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists alike. A few simple choices can make a big difference when sharing the road.
Before your next ride, take a moment to review the safety tips in the graphic and remember to Ride Safe. Ride Legal.
Thank you to everyone who does their part by riding responsibly and helping keep Woodland's streets safe for all.
ADA: Graphic from the Woodland Police Department titled "E-Scooter Safety: What Every Rider Needs to Know." The graphic lists five California e-scooter safety laws: riders must have a valid California driver's license or learner's permit, riders under 18 must wear a helmet, e-scooters have a maximum speed of 15 mph, riding on sidewalks is prohibited, and only one rider is permitted per scooter. The graphic concludes with the message, "Ride Safe. Ride Legal.
