Under Victorian law, e-scooters can only be ridden on shared paths and roads with a speed limit up to 60km/h but any scooter capable of exceeding 25km/h is restricted to use on private properties.Under Victorian law, e-scooters can only be ridden on shared paths and roads with a speed limit up to 60km/h but any scooter capable of exceeding 25km/h is restricted to use on private properties.
One rider was to face court after refusing an oral fluid test, while 12 were fined for failing to obey a traffic light and three for carrying a passenger. E-scooters can only be ridden on shared paths and roads with a speed limit up to 60km/h but any scooter capable of exceeding 25km/h is restricted to use on private properties.
Police have been focusing on e-scooter rider behaviour in the CBD and built-up areas due to concerns from the community, assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said on Friday.“While the majority of people do use e-scooters responsibly, unfortunately we’re seeing too many riders continue to disregard the rules when it comes to e-scooters,” he said