U.S.D.O.T. Publication OCTOBER 2004, " Characteristics of Emerging Road Users & their Safety."

The Segway HT is permitted on sidewalks and bicycle paths.

The Segway HT is permitted on streets up to 30 mph and if no sidewalks are available.

Pedestrian Laws apply when using a Segway.

The Segway HTThe Segway HT is the first of its kind! A self-balancing personal transportation device that is designed to go anywhere you go. The Segway HT requires no special skills. Virtually anyone can use one.It's compact, powerful, and rechargeable from any wall outlet.What It Is"Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device" means a self-balancing two non-tandem wheeled device that is designed to transport only one person and powered by an electric propulsion system that limits the device's maximum speed to fifteen miles per hour or less.It is not a motorized vehicleIt only has a maximum speed of 12.5 mphIt is designed for only one riderCommon AssumptionsA partial list of  incorrect  assumptions about the Segway HT:It's dangerous. No more dangerous than any other pedestrian activity. There is no history or data indicating Segway HT's are dangerous when ridden properly. Riding properly and listening to your tour guides helpful advice will insure that you have a safe tour experience.It has no brakes. Not true. It has "Ultra'Brakes", a technology that applies reverse torque to the wheels stopping faster than skates, bicycles, wheelchairs, or people running at the same speeds.Simply lean back and you are braking.