Helmet required
We require all riders to wear a DOT approved helmet.
Before getting on a Pico:
Check your tires, brakes, and lights. Report any damages immediately.
Speed limit of 30mph
Our SEV can accelerate up to 30mph. Even if the electric motors can handle much higher speeds, they are electronically limited for safety reasons. So riding on highways or major bridges is strictly forbidden.
No highways or major bridges
We encourage you to enable "avoid highways" on your preferred navigation app before using it when riding your Pico.
Overtaking
Overtake on the left without weaving in between cars.
It is essential to respect and comply with the rules of the road. Never overtake on the right, do not move forward in between vehicles when traffic lights are red, and always respect rights of way.
Make yourself visible
Avoid blind spots and make other road users aware of your presence.
Be careful when riding in close proximity to heavy vehicles. Keep a safe distance from these vehicles and be particularly vigilant when overtaking them.
To make yourself more easily identifiable:
Opt for equipment with reflective tape and bright colors.
When riding on the road, it is advisable to place yourself two-thirds to the left in the lane of traffic in order to keep your view clear and remain away from potential hazards on the pavement.
It is safer not to remain directly behind another vehicle; if it were to brake suddenly, you would almost certainly run into it from the back.
Lane Changing
Use your mirrors and indicators.
Always indicate any changes in direction in advance, regardless of the circumstances.
Use your mirrors as much as possible; before every maneuver, take a look in the mirror. They are helpful in every situation and will provide you with very useful information.
If in doubt, quickly turn your head to make sure that you can overtake or make a movement.
Traffic
Try to predict other drivers' movements and keep your distance.
Stay at least 85 feet behind vehicles in front of you and pass parked vehicles with a gap of at least 5 feet to avoid any surprises.
Learning to brake is essential. Braking is effective when both brakes are applied at once, adjusting the pressure exerted on the controls.
In an emergency situation which means you need to make a quick movement, look at where you want to go, not at the obstacle. The human brain is built in such a way that where you are looking is where you are naturally directed.
Weather
In bad weather, slow down and maintain a greater distance between yourself and other vehicles.
When the weather is bad, it is essential to slow down and pay extra attention to all of your maneuvers. Widen the distance between yourself and other vehicles, reduce your speed, and consider overtaking with a wider berth.
Braking must be measured. Sudden braking will make you skid and maybe fall off. If the road is wet, never brake with only the front wheel, especially if your handlebars are not straight.
Avoid any slippery obstacles in your path, particularly white lines on the road, dead leaves and metal sheeting.