ACT Policing says the majority of e-scooter riders are doing the right thing but they do have concerns about some behaviour, particularly given how vulnerable they are compared with other road users.
Canberra has had e-scooters since a 2020 trial proved successful and they were rolled out widely across the city.In Canberra , almost four years after e-scooters were first introduced in the nation's capital, police say the "majority" of riders are doing the right thing.
Since then, the operators estimate they have each seen 1.9 million rides on their scooters, and the scheme has been rolled out across Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden Valley, Weston Creek, Molonglo and Tuggeranong. "In response, we are committed to a full and thorough revision of our processes to ensure this does not happen again."
ACT Road Policing Superintendent Brian Diplock said he wanted to acknowledge that although most riders were doing the right thing, "there a small number who don't".“Using a mobile phone while on an e-scooter could cost you over $500. Given how easy it is to pull the devices over and answer the call, it’s just not worth it," he explained.
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