Night Riding; A Special Caution For Parents - Helio Electric Cycle Owner's Manual

in icy or wet conditions. So if you must ride in these conditions, be extra-super
careful! Do everything you can to avoid injury and death!

Night Riding

Your Helio Cycle is outfitted for riding at night, however, riding at night is dangerous
for two reasons: (1) you can't see as well, and (2) neither can anyone else. Besides,
you and your Helio Cycle present a much smaller profile than a car, and so naturally,
you're more difficult to see. Avoid night riding if possible. If you must ride at night,
follow these guidelines:
• Make sure all your lights work and are turned on.
• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories such as reflective vest,
a reflective headband, armbands, and leg bands, and reflective stripes on your
helmet.
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid areas with heavy traffic.
Riding at night, at dusk, or when visibility is reduced is dangerous. You can't
see as well, and neither can anyone else on the road. Avoid it if you can. If you
must ride when visibility is impaired, be extremely careful. And be sure to turn
on your lights.
☺ "Be careful going in search of adventure – it is ridiculously easy to
find."

A Special Caution for Parents

In most places it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to ride an Helio Cycle on
public roads. We discourage the use of an Helio Cycle by anyone under the age of
16. Regardless of the law, or our policy on the matter, as a parent it is your
responsibility to ensure the safety of your child. If you decide to allow your child to
ride an Helio Cycle, both you and your child should read this manual beforehand.
Make sure that the seat and handlebars are adjusted properly for a smaller rider.
Make sure that you and your child have learned and understand how to operate the
Helio Cycle safely. Make sure your child has learned and understands the pre-ride
safety checklist. Make sure your child follows the checklist before each ride. Make
sure that both you and your child understand and obey all relevant motor vehicle laws
as well as the common sense rules of safe and responsible Helio Cycle operation.
And above all else, MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOUR CHILD WEARS A HELMET
WHILE RIDING AN EGO / HELIO CYCLE.
☺ "Example isn't the main thing in influencing others. It's the only
thing."
- William Least Heat Moon
- Albert Schweitzer
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