WARNING

DRIVING A SCOOTER WITH NO EXPERIENCE IS DANGEROUS

LEARN FROM AN EXPERT FIRST

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY

Tulum Traffic Regulations

Article 63.- The drivers of bicycles, tricycles, and motorcycles have the following obligations:

• I. Respect the traffic signals and the officer's indications.

• II. Circulate only in the direction of the road.

• III. Take on board only the number of people authorized for your vehicle.

• IV. Wear a helmet. Companions must also wear it; cyclists are excepted from this.

• V. Use only one traffic lane. Bicycle and trike drivers should stay to the extreme right of the road and carefully pass parked vehicles.

• VI. Pass only using the left side.

• VII. Circulate at all times with the lights on. Bicycles and trikes must have reflective hardware.

• VIII. Drive motorcycles with the lights all the time. 

Article 64.- Bicycle, tricycle, and motorcycle drivers are prohibited from:

• I. Circulate through the central lanes of the primary roads and where indicated by the signaling of the controlled access roads.

• II. Circulate between lanes.

• III. Circulate two or more vehicles of this type in a parallel position within the same lane.

• IV. Carry a passenger in an intermediate place between the person driving and the handlebars of the motorcycle.

• V. In the case of motorcycles, transport passengers under 10 years of age.

• VI. Holding onto or holding on to other moving vehicles.

• VII. Circulate on sidewalks and areas reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians.

• VIII. Carrying a load that prevents keeping both hands on the handlebars, and proper control of the vehicle or its necessary stability.

Extracted from the “Tulum Municipality Traffic Regulations” pdf document Downloaded and Google translated.

Vulnerabilities

• Visibility: Scooters are less visible than cars.  Objects on the roadway may obstruct visibility. Make eye contact with other drivers.

• Lack of protection: Unlike enclosed vehicles, scooter riders have no barrier protecting them from the roadway, and lack safety devices such as airbags and seat belts. However,  the use of helmets is mandatory. Use it while riding. 

• Roadways defects: Such as uneven pavement, potholes, gravel, sand, and debris could cause a scooter to lose control. Some accidents occur when riders try to swerve around roadway defects or debris at hi-speed. Slow down and use only the back brake over gravel or sand. 

• Unknown street preference: There is a preference at every intersection that indicates who has to stop and who has to keep going without stopping at all. Look for the stop signs or stop if you don't know what to do. 

• Lack of experience: Many riders struggle to operate a vehicle if they haven't ridden before. For your safety, we recommend you to learn from an experienced rider before renting a scooter.

• Reckless behavior: Operating the vehicle in a risky manner, without a helmet, riding at high speeds or on sidewalks, with more than two passengers, or performing dangerous stunts. Please drive properly.

• Driving under the influence: Raiding a scooter while under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs is illegal and insurance is not applicable under these circumstances. Be responsible.

Our roadside assistance is from 8 to 18 hrs, during the term of your contract.

Drive safely!