Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 27, 2022

Residents 18-and-older who are interested in electric scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend free clinics in October and November sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Participants will be able to take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws.

The clinics generally will last about two-to-four hours and e-scooters will be available at each site. Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the clinic.

Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/5n8adjaj for cancelations due to inclement weather.

The schedule of clinics:

Saturday, Oct. 29. Noon-2:30 p.m. Montgomery College (parking lot 13), 850 Hungerford Dr., Rockville.
Sunday, Oct. 30. Noon-2 p.m. Upper County Recreation Center (parking lot), 8201 Emory Grove Rd., Gaithersburg.
Saturday, Nov. 5. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wheaton Ice Arena. 11717 Orebaugh Dr., Wheaton (back left parking lot).

For more information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

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Release ID: 22-131
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282