SHANE Rattenbury, has encouraged the community to share their thoughts on the future use of Segways in Canberra.
Shane has released the Segway Review Discussion Paper for public consultation which closes on 24 June 2016.
“Under our road transport laws, Segway use in the ACT is not generally allowed on roads or road related areas,” Shane said.
“However, an exemption has been provided to allow the commercial Segway tour business which operates an area based around the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin since September 2011.
“I hope people take the opportunity to participate in the six week consultation as their input will be extremely valuable in helping shape the Government’s thinking on whether we should change the current arrangements for regulating the use of Segways.
The discussion paper highlights two main options going forward:
- maintaining the current approach of only permitting commercial guided tour use of Segways; or
- allowing greater use of Segways, by private and commercial users, by treating them like a bicycle or treating users as pedestrians.
“Across Australia there are different rules with some jurisdictions now allowing private riding of Segways – Queensland treats riders as pedestrians whereas the Northern Territory treats users as bicycle riders but prohibits riding on roads unless in accordance with exemption conditions.
“Given that we now have more experience locally, interstate and overseas of the impact and issues related to Segway use, it is timely to seek the views of the Canberra community on this issue.”
The discussion paper is available at www.justice.act.gov.au and people can comment via the www.timetotalk.act.gov.au
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