Nope. Boot on foot. Something really weird about a guy in full motorcycle racing gear on a tiny scooter. I had the vintage mint green model. So fun.

Vespas were newly reintroduced in the USA at that time. Early adopter in that case only.

Never came close ever to an accident or close call. Read proficient motorcyclying by hough a dozen times and practiced it on the road always. Great great book.

If you enjoy the sensation of speed , even a Tiny 150 cc vespa is pretty exhilarating compared to any car. I could get ot to 62 mph in full aero tuck. Looked completely insane.