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First prosecution in the UK for unlawful Segway useage on the pavement.

  • 18-01-2011 6:23pm
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭


    It was only a matter of time before someone would get done on one of these things. :p

    "An unemployed factory worker today became the first person in the UK to be convicted of riding a Segway on a pavement.

    Phillip Coates's prosecution has been seen as a test case by users of the distinctive two-wheeled devices.

    They say they are effectively barred from using them on pavements if they are classed as motor vehicles, yet cannot drive them on roads because they do not meet all the requirements of a motor vehicle".

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1348263/Segway-rider-fined-convicted-using-pavement.html


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  • #2
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Do mobility scooters meet those requirements? Or are they waived?


  • #3
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    MarkR wrote: »
    Do mobility scooters meet those requirements? Or are they waived?
    Mobility scooters would be equipped with lights, brakes etc, they would also be a lot more stable than these things and offer a bit more protection for the rider.


  • #4
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    MarkR wrote: »
    Do mobility scooters meet those requirements? Or are they waived?

    I think what you're talking about falls under the category of "invalid carriage" which have their own specific laws.


  • #5
    Funfair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Funfair


    The second quote in the link sums it up for me...

    "Meanwhile the drug dealers ,burglars,paedophiles and muggers go on their merry way !!"

    Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1348263/Segway-rider-fined-convicted-using-pavement.html#ixzz1BPt3EdQl


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