The lightweight aluminum foot-propelled scooters have skinny wheels that are likely to catch in pavement cracks and send the rider flying. Often, the rider will try to catch himself leading to wrist, hand and elbow fractures. Many injuries can be prevented with the right safety equipment. Helmets, wrist pads, and elbow pads are recommended. Most rules applied to bicycles are being applied to scooters.
Ocean Beach adheres to the same rules for scooters as bicycles, skateboards and skates.