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Segway use in Canberra up for discussion

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:

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