Safety first
The safety of riders and members of the community is our obsession here at Bird. Keep these things in mind next time you ride.
Where to ride
- Care for pedestrians. No riding on sidewalks unless local law requires or permits — it endangers members of our community who want to walk freely. We’re all in this together, so let’s be good neighbors and look out for one another.
- Ride in bike lanes or close to the right curb unless local or state law requires or permits.
Where to park
- Park Birds out of the public right of way — keeping walkways, driveways, access ramps, and fire hydrants clear.
- Park Birds close to the curb, facing the street near designated bike or scooter parking areas, trees, or street signs.
- Make sure your kickstand is securely in the down position so that the Bird stays upright.
- Avoid uneven surfaces like grass, gravel, rocks, or inclines.
Rules of the road
- You must be 18+ years old with a valid driver’s license to Bird.
- Only one rider per vehicle.
- Follow all traffic rules including street signs and stop signs.
- Use caution at crosswalks
Use caution
Be aware of surrounding traffic, especially at intersections.
- Always be aware of surrounding traffic, especially at intersections – cars are your biggest risk.
- Start off slowly while you get used to the accelerator and brakes.
- No one-handed rides. Put down the phone and coffee cup.
- No headphones – listen to what’s around you.
- Don’t ride if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
