How safe is driving a scooter in Atlanta?

Terah: I feel pretty safe. Motorists are giving us more respect because a lot more people who are established in this community, their sons and daughters who are college students, are investing in them. I’ve been to Europe, and scooters are something that most countries have come to the realization are more efficient. Now they have scooters that go 60 mph so you can keep up with the flow of traffic. With a scooter, you get a sense of place and appreciate your environment more. It’s about making a change, and my generation is the forerunner of it.

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Jeff: People have no respect for people on two wheels in Atlanta. Blue-collar people are bikers, and the white-collar people don’t have any respect for people on two wheels. A guy in a pick-up, you know he’s looking for motorcycles; see a guy in a BMW, you know he doesn’t care. Scooters are even more dangerous. With a Harley, they would be in fear that I would kick their ass if they did something to me. People aren’t in fear of scooter people. Nobody has pulled anybody out of their car and beat the shit out of them with their helmet coming off a scooter.

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Adrian: This is like scooter central. The thrill of two wheels, having the wind in your face. It’s something you have to experience. You’re more noticed on a scooter, even more so than on a motorcycle. People don’t see scooters that often. When you’re on a motorcycle, it’s just another motorcycle, but on a scooter, it’s like, “Hey!” And they make them look so attractive, so you are really catching people’s eyes. At any four-way stop, I’m always given the right-of-way, regardless of if it’s my turn or not. Overall, it’s safe.