05-04-2023, 09:01 PM
(03-04-2023, 05:07 PM)nzoomed Wrote: Mind you we do ,'t seem to hear about lime scooter accidents in our media anymore.
Their use seems to be encouraged here to avoid traffic congestion.
I agree ban them or heavily restrict their usage:
a) I often am passed by one on the footpath (waiting for a bus) which could have hit me if I moved (I was unaware of its approach and there is no user horn or shout).
b) they are dumped untidily across footpaths rather than to the side
c) Lots are ridden by young people -they could walk or cycle-why do they not use cycle lanes when they are available
d) there is no user registration process - to chase up for infringements
e) the other day I saw one moron (I guess 30 to 40 year old) travelling (at speed) downhill on busy (motor vehicles) Khyber Pass Rd (Auckland) with no helmet nor other protective gear and talking on his cellphone -holding it up to his ear.