This'll stump ya!
Nov 23rd 2005 | 3:11 am
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This'll stump ya!
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?
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?
Nov 23rd 2005 | 3:22 am
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Re: This'll stump ya!
Twitta' woo ...
Sorry can't help ...
Regards
Hedwig
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?
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?
Nov 23rd 2005 | 5:05 am
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Re: This'll stump ya!
C'mon somebody must know?
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 
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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
TJ
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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
)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 !!!!!
Nov 23rd 2005 | 9:55 am
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Re: This'll stump ya!
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?
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 teasin'
Nov 23rd 2005 | 12:35 pm
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Re: This'll stump ya!
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?
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
Nov 23rd 2005 | 12:59 pm
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Re: This'll stump ya!
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?
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?
Nov 23rd 2005 | 1:19 pm
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But to be honest, you really wanted one of these didn't ya!
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!
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!
A snip at only $9,385 AUD :scared:
Segway
But just imagine how cool you'd look. Even the Kangaroos would stare at you.
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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.
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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
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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
check out the relevant state road agency sites
Thought it'd be a cool way to skip off to the beach after a flat chat day at work!
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!
Thought it'd be a cool way to skip off to the beach after a flat chat day at work!
Get a petrol one and wear ear plugs
