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.”