Please remember to keep your and others’ safety in mind when riding a Dott. Here are some tips to do just that.

**Do a quick safety check before every ride**

- Are the lights working?
- Do the brakes work? (Squeeze the brake levers to make sure)
- Are the tires full?
- Are there any wires hanging loose?
- Is there any visible damage to the vehicle?

If anything seems to be damaged or malfunctioning, please report it to us and find another Dott to ride. You can report a damaged vehicle to us by selecting the vehicle on the map and tapping “**Report issue**”.

**Tips for safe riding**

- **Stick to one person per vehicle.**
- **Stay focused**– don’t wear headphones, look at your phone, or do anything else that could distract you from the traffic at hand.
- **Follow local traffic rules,** and stay aware of cars, bikes, and pedestrians.
- **Ride calmly and smoothly.** Avoid making sudden moves, and keep enough distance from vehicles around you so you have plenty of time to brake.
- **Avoid braking or accelerating too hard,** especially when riding on smooth, slippery surfaces.
- **Never ride or park on sidewalks** to keep them safe for pedestrians.
- **Park according to the rules in your city.** Check our [Parking guidelines](https://help.ridedott.com/hc/en-us/sections/360003641619-Parking-guidelines) section for the full details.
- **Don’t drink and ride.**
- **Wear reflective gear** when riding at night and in low visibility (e.g. foggy weather).
- **Remember to wear a helmet.** Even though it isn’t required by law in some countries, it's a key safety measure everywhere. **Please note that you’re not insured for head trauma if you're not wearing a helmet.**

If you're riding in London, check out our [Smooth Rider Club e-learning](https://rise.articulate.com/share/4lk3SaNuqo_MafoVNlT1M0_7wZxcSrGn#/lessons/UUAUaG88APfk4hGb-cr843crAHcf2qEj) to read up on the traffic rules.

This list is a snippet of our full [Terms & Conditions](/content/terms/index.html). Please make sure you read and comply with all our [Terms & Conditions](/content/terms/index.html), and respect the local laws to ensure you’re following all the rules – this way, you avoid the risk of being charged both legal and administrative fines.

Take care of yourself and others. Happy and safe riding!

Also check: [Riding in bad weather](https://help.ridedott.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013414154-Riding-in-bad-weather)