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E-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be permitted on public roads and paths in South Australia from next month, with the State Government announcing new regulations to inform their safe use.
From Sunday 13 July, people over the age of 16 will be permitted to ride devices like e-scooters, e-skateboards and e-solo wheels on public roads, shared paths and footpaths.
Anyone riding the devices in public will need to comply with safety regulations, including:
RAA believes e-scooters are a great low-emissions first- and last-mile solution, that can help South Australians complete short trips without the need for a personal car.
However the introduction of these devices must be managed carefully, and a strong education campaign is critical to raise awareness of the regulations and prioritise safety.
RAA Senior Manager Road Safety Charles Mountain said RAA welcomed the opportunity to have input into the safety regulations.
“E-scooters give road users another option to get around and will help to reduce the pressure on our road network,” Mr Mountain said.
“Recent RAA research suggests around 70 per cent of our members are in favour of these devices being legalised for use on public roads, so we welcome this announcement.
“The new safety regulations and their enforcement, in particular speed limits, will be critical to ensure the safety of riders and other road users isn’t compromised.
“Their introduction also needs to come with a strong education campaign to raise awareness and prioritise safety for all road and footpath users.
“As the state’s peak motoring body, RAA will closely monitor the introduction of these devices on SA roads, and will continue to engage with the State Government to ensure they are being managed appropriately.”
For more information on the new regulations visit the My Licence website.