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ROBnCAZ Nov 23rd 2005 3:11 am

This'll stump ya!
 
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I have always wanted one of these go-ped thingies, but due to stupid UK laws, it is pointless owning one in this country - no-where to ride it!

What I want to know is, is it legal to use these things on the pavements/ roads etc.. in Oz?

Any wise old owls out there?

Three Legs Nov 23rd 2005 3:22 am

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Twitta' woo ...

Sorry can't help ...

Regards

Hedwig


Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
I have always wanted one of these go-ped thingies, but due to stupid UK laws, it is pointless owning one in this country - no-where to ride it!

What I want to know is, is it legal to use these things on the pavements/ roads etc.. in Oz?

Any wise old owls out there?


ROBnCAZ Nov 23rd 2005 5:05 am

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C'mon somebody must know?

The Johnstons Nov 23rd 2005 5:19 am

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I didn't realise that it was illegal to ride them here?? Must point that out to the little b*****d that whizzes past my front door at all hours :p :D
TJ

ROBnCAZ Nov 23rd 2005 8:33 am

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Originally Posted by The Johnstons
I didn't realise that it was illegal to ride them here?? Must point that out to the little b*****d that whizzes past my front door at all hours :p :D
TJ

'Grey area' of the law from what I can gather............

Suffice to say that if you are caught, they will find something to charge you for!!

Have got my answer now anyway........(thanx you lot :rolleyes: )

It would appear that it is perfectly legal for me to terrorise my new neighbours cats on this thing down under!!

Hay heeeeeeyyyy!!!

Look out !!!!!

:D :D

SonicBird Nov 23rd 2005 9:55 am

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Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
I have always wanted one of these go-ped thingies, but due to stupid UK laws, it is pointless owning one in this country - no-where to ride it!

What I want to know is, is it legal to use these things on the pavements/ roads etc.. in Oz?

Any wise old owls out there?

Just buy one and ride it on the pavement like all the other chav's do!!



Just teasin'
;)

Smudgo Nov 23rd 2005 12:35 pm

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Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
I have always wanted one of these go-ped thingies, but due to stupid UK laws, it is pointless owning one in this country - no-where to ride it!

What I want to know is, is it legal to use these things on the pavements/ roads etc.. in Oz?

Any wise old owls out there?


Illegal in Vic on public roads & paths ! as the D******d up the road got pulled & fined. I hate them for being very noisy

check out the relevant state road agency sites

cranni Nov 23rd 2005 12:59 pm

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Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
I have always wanted one of these go-ped thingies, but due to stupid UK laws, it is pointless owning one in this country - no-where to ride it!

What I want to know is, is it legal to use these things on the pavements/ roads etc.. in Oz?

Any wise old owls out there?

YES its ok here, just need to wear helmet, the law.

A dogs life Nov 23rd 2005 1:19 pm

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But to be honest, you really wanted one of these didn't ya! :p

http://www.engin.umich.edu/research/...gway%20Jim.JPG

cranni Nov 23rd 2005 1:21 pm

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Originally Posted by A dogs life
But to be honest, you really wanted one of these didn't ya! :p

http://www.engin.umich.edu/research/...gway%20Jim.JPG

LOL

A dogs life Nov 23rd 2005 1:24 pm

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Originally Posted by A dogs life
But to be honest, you really wanted one of these didn't ya! :p

http://www.engin.umich.edu/research/...gway%20Jim.JPG


A snip at only $9,385 AUD :scared:

Segway

But just imagine how cool you'd look. Even the Kangaroos would stare at you.

http://www.segwaysoutherncross.com/i...mmy_kangas.gif

Bella Donna Nov 23rd 2005 6:08 pm

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Originally Posted by cranni
YES its ok here, just need to wear helmet, the law.

I'm seeing an awful lot of people around my way not wearing cycle helmets - kids and adults. How tough are they on people who don't wear them?

Sue

Bix Nov 23rd 2005 9:31 pm

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Originally Posted by Bella Donna
I'm seeing an awful lot of people around my way not wearing cycle helmets - kids and adults. How tough are they on people who don't wear them?

Sue

I don't know Sue but the silly buggers are going to find out the road is hardest one day.

ROBnCAZ Nov 26th 2005 6:03 am

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Originally Posted by Smudgo
Illegal in Vic on public roads & paths ! as the D******d up the road got pulled & fined. I hate them for being very noisy

check out the relevant state road agency sites

No worries there.........I'm actually looking at one of the electric ones! Nice n quiet and doin' me bit for the ol' green stuff!

Thought it'd be a cool way to skip off to the beach after a flat chat day at work!

:D

lovealot Nov 26th 2005 7:34 am

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Originally Posted by ROBnCAZ
No worries there.........I'm actually looking at one of the electric ones! Nice n quiet and doin' me bit for the ol' green stuff!

Thought it'd be a cool way to skip off to the beach after a flat chat day at work!

:D

I had an electricone which was greatgoing down hill but put them on the slightest of inclines and your stuffed.
Get a petrol one and wear ear plugs


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