Just saw a bit of video where the rider get knocked off his scooter at some lights because the driver unexpectedly opened his door. He then helps the rider up and holds the right-hand handle-bar to stabilise the scooter so the bloke can get back on. The scooter then runs away and hits the car in front.
Are scooter throttles such that to open the throttle it has to be rotated towards you? Thereby guaranteeing that if you hold that handlebar loosely the scooter will run away from you?