국토지리학회지 ISSN:1225-3766(Print) THE GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL OF KOREA

Electric scooters are a personal transportation means powered by electricity, and are receiving great attention as a solution to traffic and environmental problems. While demand for electric scooters is on the rise, laws and regulations on the use of electric scooters are not clear yet. In this study, we conduct a survey on the safety of use behavior targeting the owners of electric scooters, and based on this, we intend to derive policy implications. Based on the results of the questionnaire survey, cross-analysis, ANOVA, and binary logistic regression analysis were performed, and the following analysis results were derived. First, according to the trip purpose some differences were found between the job type, frequency of use, space used, and driving speed. Second, possessing driver's licenses does not appear to affect traffic accident by e-scooters. Third, it appears that there is a difference in whether or not to wear safety equipment (helmet) depending on the purpose of use, frequency of use, space used, and driving speed of electric scooters. Fourth, as a result of the binary logit analysis on the occurrence of accidents and usage behavior of the electric scooter, it was found that there was a significant difference in the purpose of use and the frequency of use. To create a safe environment, some regulations are required when using electric scooters on bike paths and sidewalks.