Safety First: Tips for Riding Electric Skateboards Responsibly

Safety First: Tips for Riding Electric Skateboards Responsibly

⚠️ Introduction: Why Safety Isn’t Optional

Electric skateboards are thrilling — no doubt about it. But they also demand a strong respect for speed, control, and responsibility.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just learning to cruise, one thing is non-negotiable:

Riding safely protects your body, your board, and your wallet.

This guide shares practical safety tips to help you ride smarter, avoid crashes, and stay within legal and personal limits because no ride is worth an ER visit. 

🧠 1. Wear the Right Safety Gear — Always

Even if you're only riding “a few blocks,” accidents often happen when you least expect them — potholes, dogs, door zones, or distracted drivers.

✅ Safety Essentials:

  • Helmet: AS/NZS 2063 certified (compulsory in most states)

  • Wrist Guards: Prevent 90% of fall injuries

  • Elbow & Knee Pads: Especially for beginners or high-speed riders

  • Reflective Clothing: Crucial for night or early morning commutes

  • Gloves: Add grip and protect hands in falls

💡 Pro Tip: A helmet that you wear is better than one you leave at home. Look for lightweight, ventilated styles you’ll use every ride.

Explore Our Helmet & Safety Gear Collection

🌦️ 2. Respect the Weather

Wet surfaces reduce traction and visibility, especially on a board with hard wheels.

❌ Don’t Ride In:

  • Heavy rain or storms

  • Wet or icy pavements

  • High wind (especially for lightweight riders)

If your board isn’t water-resistant, riding in the rain can short-circuit electronics or void your warranty.

✅ Do:

  • Check the weather before riding

  • Store your board indoors

  • Clean off any water or mud after accidental splashes

Learn more in Essential Maintenance Tips

🚦 3. Know Your Riding Environment

Your ride is only as safe as the path beneath it. Learn to read your surroundings like a pro.

👀 Key Watchouts:

  • Cracks & potholes

  • Gravel or loose leaves

  • Wet painted road markings (slippery!)

  • Dogs, pedestrians, or kids near parks

  • Steep hills beyond your brake power

If you’re in a new area, do a slow cruise first to get a feel for the terrain.

Not sure where you’re allowed to ride? Read Legal Guidelines by State

🚸 4. Ride Defensively — Not Aggressively

Even if you're experienced, other people make mistakes — drivers, pedestrians, cyclists. Your job is to anticipate them.

✅ Ride Like a Pro:

  • Slow down at intersections

  • Never assume cars will give way

  • Avoid weaving between moving cars

  • Use lights at night

  • Make eye contact at crossings

  • Don’t wear headphones while riding

🧠 Electric skateboards move faster than pedestrians expect. Give people space and respect — they’ll return the favour.

🔋 5. Master Your Remote Control & Braking

Your remote is your throttle, brake, and safety net. Know it inside out.

✅ Remote Skills to Practice:

  • Smooth throttle roll-on

  • Progressive braking

  • Emergency stop from top speed

  • Quick switching of ride modes

  • Staying calm if you lose signal

Not sure how to set up your board? Check our Charging & Setup Tips

🧑🦯 6. Respect Other Road & Path Users

You’re not alone on the road or path, and legally, you must yield to pedestrians in shared zones.

✅ Ride Respectfully:

  • Keep left

  • Announce yourself when overtaking

  • Don’t tailgate bikes or pedestrians

  • Slow down around families, kids, and dogs

  • Stop completely at crossings and lights

It’s not just about courtesy — many e-skateboard bans are due to a few reckless riders.

🧾 7. Know the Law (and Your Risk)

Electric skateboards are treated differently in every Australian state — some allow public use, others don’t.

If you’re riding in public:

  • Wear a helmet

  • Stay within speed limits (typically 25 km/h)

  • Don’t ride under the influence

  • Obey road rules

  • Avoid roads unless allowed in your state

💸 Fines can be upwards of $500 for illegal riding, not wearing a helmet, or riding on restricted roads.

Full Electric Skateboard Law Guide by State

🔄 8. Practice Emergency Techniques

Skateboarding is a skill — electric skateboarding adds speed and weight.

Learn These:

  • Controlled jump-offs (bail safely)

  • Manual braking (foot braking if the remote fails)

  • Stability stance on bumpy terrain

  • Quick dismount when the remote drops the signal

💡 Take time to train in an empty parking lot or sports court — it pays off.

🧩 9. Choose the Right Board for Your Skill Level

More powerful = more risk if you’re not ready. Pick a board that matches your control, experience, and environment.

✅ Final Thoughts: Confidence Comes From Control

Riding an electric skateboard isn’t just about having the fastest board — it’s about having the confidence to ride it safely, legally, and respectfully.

Follow these tips and you’ll:

  • Prevent crashes and injuries

  • Extend the life of your board

  • Ride longer and more often

  • Represent the e-skateboarding community with pride

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