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Safety Is Not a Game 

In real life, there’s no reset button. When navigating campus, take your time and make smart moves. Whether you’re biking, scooting or power walking to class, following the rules helps everyone get where they’re going safely. 

 

Remember, Terps: Walks, ride or drive we all share the road.

WHAT IS MICROMOBILITY?

Micromobility vehicles are a range of lightweight, low-speed vehicles driven by users, such as bikes, e-scooters and skateboards.

LEVEL UP YOUR SCOOTING & CYCLING 
  • Ride on the road, in the direction of traffic.
  • On campus streets, position yourself in the center of the lane and avoid riding in the “door zone”, the shoulder, or in a driver’s blind spot. Follow shared pavement markings for guidance.
  • If you must use a sidewalk to access your destination, dismount your scooter/bike and walk.
  • Obey traffic signals, stop at stop signs, and stay in your lane.
  • Yield to pedestrians.
  • Keep your eyes on the road and stay alert.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and do not wear headphones while riding.
  • Leave 3 feet between yourself and another vehicle when passing.
  • Be predictable, be visible and use hand signals when turning.
  • One micromobility vehicle, one rider. Do not ride with extra passengers. 
    Wear a helmet.
  • Be visible. Equip your vehicle with front and rear lights. Wear something light or reflective after dark. 

Bike Lanes have arrived at UMD!
Check out our Bike Lane Safety page to learn more about safely navigating this new infrastructure.

LEVEL UP YOUR DRIVING 
  • Share the road.
  • Slow down! Obey the speed limit and road signs.
  • Look out!  Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
  • Look for micromobility operators before opening your door.
  • Be patient: No tailing, honking, shouting or trying to squeeze by.
  • Allow at least 3 feet when passing bikes or e-scooters.
  • Do not drive distracted or impaired.
LEVEL UP YOUR WALKING 
  • Look up and stay alert.
  • Walk on sidewalks.
  • Cross at street corners, use crosswalks and wait for the walk signal.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. If you’re wearing headphones keep the volume low.
  • Be visible. Wear something light or reflective after dark.