This European article about some research on eScooters and injury prevalence when compared to bike riders in several European Countries should be a warning to us what lie ahead for us too. 
We see the growing numbers of Hire eScooters around our communities and curse those inconsiderate users that just leave them in inappropriate places blocking footpaths or other public accessways. But do we understand the risks when using eScooters?
This European article about some research on eScooters and injury prevalence when compared to bike riders in several European Countries should be a warning to us what lie ahead for us too.
"Text Or Drive.....But Never Both"
"It’s not safe to use a device when stopped at traffic lights; Uni of Utah researchers say that drivers take up to 27 seconds to regain full attention after sending a text."
"The number of fatal & serious crashes where a restraint was not worn increased by 150% between 2013-2017"
"'A designated driver helps you party another day'"
"'You booze, you cruise, you lose'"