RACV is urging parents to familiarise themselves with e-scooter and e-bike laws as more than one million Victorian students head back to school. RACV head of policy James Williams said many children may have received e-scooters or e-bikes as Christmas gifts, but some families may not understand the legal restrictions or safety risks. “Electric bikes and electric scooters are not toys. E-scooters are illegal for children under 16 on Victorian roads and footpaths, and they pose serious risks to riders and pedestrians given they can travel up to 25kph,” Williams said. RACV is funding a statewide study into e-scooter injuries,…
Sunday, February 8
