Residents at Ettalong Beach are calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage along Ettalong Beach foreshore prohibiting the use of e-scooters, which cannot legally be ridden on public roads and paths.
John Burgess lives adjacent the foreshore and said he regularly sees e-scooters on shared pathways, with regular near collisions.
“The community is calling on Council to erect signage that informs the public that e-scooters are illegal and are not permitted along Ettalong Beach foreshore,” he said.
“I am not advocating a ‘police state’ environment but suggesting that for the enjoyment of all, various regulations and statutes are adhered to for the better enjoyment of the wonderful environment that surrounds the Central Coast and Ettalong in particular.
“This will be achieved if Central Coast Council provides proper and clear signage of what is not allowed at the foreshore.”
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said e-scooter use was on the rise around the Central Coast.
“We need to ensure that there is clear signage that informs the community that currently personal e-scooter use is illegal, and that NSW Police will prosecute those breaking the law,” he said.
“I will continue to represent our community on this matter.”
A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said the laws surrounding e-scooters were currently being defined by the NSW Government and were expected to be legislated in coming months.
“Council needs to wait until the final legislation is in place, as any presumptive signage being installed now may be redundant and be required to be removed,” the spokesperson said.
“Council will work with NSW Police and Transport for NSW once new legislation is passed, and laws defined.
“Also, as a general practice Council does not signpost illegal road rules across the LGA, due to resourcing, cost and vandalism of such signage.
“In the case of people riding e-scooters, these riders are primarily aware that they are illegal.
“Council continues to share information on the illegal use of e-scooters through our social media and other channels.”
Terry Collins
Maybe you should wait for the outcome of the new government proposal…
“E-scooters will be allowed to be ridden by over 16s on shared paths and roads in NSW, Transport for NSW proposes. (Nine)
It would bring the state in line with most other parts of Australia, Transport NSW says.
The inquiry recommended allowing e-bikes on footpaths and shared paths at up to 15km/h.”
Children under the age of sixteen riding an E Scooter or E Bicycle should have it confiscated and the parents of the child should be fined for allowing the child to ride them.
Well ,
Why are e -scooters being sold if they are illegal grow up .
e-motorbikes are faster, heavier, more prevalent and present greater potential for serious injury than scooters, yet the Govt stick their collective heads in the sand.
That’s right adopt and adapt your law accordingly.
While we’re waiting for eScooter use how about getting on top of the Electric Motor Bike use. Now almost in plague proportions around Umina WoyWoy Avoca Etc . just about every electric bike being ridden my a child is illegal, uninsured, unregistered and a menace on the roads. Di we really HAVE to wait until there’s a few more deaths
I was going to highlight the same thing as Sean’s comment. this may be a waste of time and resources.
How about focusing on the state of the roads down here Gordon? That road itself on the Ettalong Esplanade is a patchwork strip! . Then come over to Calypta and kallaroo Rd in South Umina to further experience the patchwork and pot holes that have been here for the better part of a decade.. Priorities mate.
Anything not powered solely by pedal power should be registered and insured.in the event of an accident there is no protection for the othervparty
There is only one way this e bike/ scooter problem can be resolved. Laws won’t work if there is no identification plate on these e bike/ scooters.
At the end of the day these are a motor driven form of transportation.