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Law Change Allows E-Scooters to Be Used on Roads and Footpaths in SA
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, JUN 26 – South Australia introduces legal e-scooter use with mandatory helmets, speed limits, and penalties as e-scooter trips topped 543,000 in Adelaide last year, officials said.
- South Australia will legalise e-scooters, e-skateboards, and similar devices for riders over 16 on roads and footpaths starting July 13, 2025.
- The government introduced these new laws to regulate rising use and address safety concerns linked to reckless riding and unclear compliance.
- Key rules include speed limits of 60 km/h on roads, 25 km/h in bike lanes, 10 km/h on footpaths, mandatory helmets, and bans on mobile phone use and intoxicated riding.
- Transport Minister Koutsantonis stated, "there would be hefty consequences," including fines and loss of demerit points, while RAA’s Charles Mountain called it a "great step forward."
- The legislation aims to reduce congestion and promote carbon-free transport, with planned education campaigns and ongoing regulatory reviews to ensure safety.
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