# Bird Scooters Pose New Dangers Across California | Omega Law Group ![BIRD SCOOTERS GAIN POPULARITY ACROSS CALIFORNIA, POSE NEW DANGERS](https://www.omegalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Electric-Scooter.2002041127550-300x200.jpg) People in major cities across California – such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco – are turning to a new solution to get from Point A to Point B quickly and inexpensively: rentable electric scooters from *Bird*. The company charges minimal amounts for people to use their personal scooters, drive them wherever they want to go, and leave them at the destination for the company to pick-up. The convenience of Bird Scooters is obvious, but the [potential dangers](https://www.omegalaw.com/los-angeles/bicycle-accident-lawyer/bird-scooter/) of the concept are a little more subtle. ## HOW TO REGULATE BIRD SCOOTERS Regulators are having a difficult time deciding what to do about Bird Scooters. The unique idea could feasibly lead to unique hazards. The personal electric rides can coast at speeds around 15 miles per hour and are encouraged to be used on sidewalks. The likelihood of a [pedestrian accident](https://www.omegalaw.com/los-angeles/pedestrian-accident-lawyer/) is inherently high. At that speed, both the rider and the pedestrian could suffer [serious injuries](https://www.omegalaw.com/los-angeles/personal-injury-lawyer/catastrophic-injuries/), like bone breaks or brain injuries, especially if the person struck is young or elderly. ### WHO IS ALLOWED TO USE THE SCOOTERS? Another concern is who is actually operating Bird Scooters. Anyone with a driver’s license and a credit card can rent one of the scooters. There is no guarantee the renter has any idea how to ride an electric scooter safely, and there is no training course offered by the company. Inexperienced scooter riders put the people around them in danger, but they also unfairly jeopardize their own health by being allowed to use a product that should require instruction. Due to these potential hazards related to Bird Scooter use, San Francisco has already taken steps to ban them from the city. It is not known at this time if other cities will follow suit. *For more information about *Bird Scooters *and regulator concerns, you can **click here* *to view a full article posted recently by *KTLA5. *If you have been hurt by an electric scooter rider, or if you were hurt while riding a rentable electric scooter, *[*contact Omega Law Group Injury & Accident Attorneys *](https://www.omegalaw.com/contact-us/)*. Our California personal injury attorneys are currently hearing and looking into Bird Scooter accident claims.* News Blog Posts: [![A man who knows what to do after a car accident in California, making a phone call.](https://www.omegalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-california-1-300x200.jpg)](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-california/) ### [What to Do After a Car Accident in California: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident-california/) Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you're dealing with the immediate [![A lawyer helping his clients decide between a structured settlement and a lump sum.](https://www.omegalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/structured-settlement-vs-lump-sum-1-300x200.jpg)](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/structured-settlement-vs-lump-sum/) ### [Structured Settlement vs. Lump Sum: Making the Right Choice for Your Personal Injury Settlement](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/structured-settlement-vs-lump-sum/) When you receive a personal injury settlement, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing between a [![Close-up image of a traffic cone on a dangerous road that’s wet and slick](https://www.omegalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-austin-300x168.jpg)](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-austin/) ### [Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Austin](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-austin/) Dangerous roads and intersections in Austin include Interstate 35 (I-35), U.S. Highway 183, Highway 290, West Slaughter [![A lawyer helps his client understand the dangerous roads and intersections in San Antonio. ](https://www.omegalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-san-antonio--300x200.jpg)](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-san-antonio/) ### [Dangerous Roads and Intersections in San Antonio](https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/dangerous-roads-and-intersections-in-san-antonio/) Dangerous roads and intersections in San Antonio include stretches of Interstate 35, Loop 1604, and busy crossings --- Source: https://www.omegalaw.com/blog/bird-scooters-gain-popularity-across-california-pose-new-dangers/