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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?

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Twitta' woo ...

Sorry can't help ...

Regards

Hedwig

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C'mon somebody must know?

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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

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'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

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



Just teasin'
;)

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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

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

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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

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LOL

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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I used to jog home from work some evenings when living in Perth - CBD North shore to South shore accross the Narrows Bridge cycleways/paths.

It was never unusual to be overtaken by cyclists or other runners - especially when you're as slow as me. But every night some pr!ck in a suit would go past on one of those things, with his brief case across the handlebars.

Had to chuckle. Although the Perth foreshore is graced by many entertaining characters, such as middle aged wrinkly women 'power walkers' in pink track suits, led by a white poodle fresh from a shampoo and set (the poodle that is), this took some beating. Least of all, because it was one thing for this guy looking a tw@t, but at least others who looked stupid were getting some exercise.

So I suppose the answer to your question is, yes, people do use these things. This guy's was very quiet, so I guess it was battery powered.