Safety on walks

A few rules for walks with Mini Locals.

On the street

• Traffic first. Stop, look and listen before you cross. Never look at your phone while crossing a street, a bike lane or tracks.
• Directions are guidance. Routes and directions can be out of date or wrong. Follow traffic signs, closures and the law, and never enter a place that is closed, private or not safe, even if a story mentions it.
• Hear the street. Keep the volume at a level where you can hear traffic, sirens and people around you. Consider one earbud in busy places.
• Never while driving. Do not look at or operate Mini Locals while driving, riding or cycling. Only listen where the law allows it, and set everything up before you start.
• Cable cars and transit. Hold on, stay clear of moving vehicles, and follow staff instructions.

Take care of yourself

• Know your limits. Walks show distance and stops before you start. Hills, stairs and uneven ground are part of many cities; choose a walk that suits you.
• Weather. Bring water in the heat, a layer for the fog, and skip the walk in storms.
• After dark. Stick to well-lit, busy streets, and tell someone where you are going.
• Battery. Start long walks with a charged phone, so you can still call for help.
• Hearing. Long listening at high volume can damage your hearing. Take breaks and keep it moderate.

Be a good guest

• Many stops are in front of people's homes. Stay on the sidewalk, keep entrances and steps clear and the volume down.
• Respect places of worship, memorials, schools and hospitals, and any local rules.
• Ask before you photograph people up close, and don't share photos of others without their permission.

Children

Children should only go on walks together with an adult. Mini Locals is not a babysitter, and its directions are not made for children walking alone.

In an emergency

Call the local emergency number: 911 in the United States and Canada, 112 in the European Union and many other countries, 999 in the United Kingdom. Mini Locals cannot call for help.

You use Mini Locals at your own risk and remain responsible for your own safety. Our terms say more.