Can Non-Electric Scooters Use Bike Lanes Legally?

Aerith-Waifu on 30/01/2019 - 23:29
Last edited 31/01/2019 - 17:02 by 1 other user

Hi, Can scooter using bike lane legally?

PS: Sorry I wasn't in my rightful mind when I wrote the description earlier so I just make it simple now.

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  • Davo1111 on 30/01/2019 - 23:55
    +5

    question in title doesnt match the question in the post.

    • pegaxs on 31/01/2019 - 09:19

      The title is hard to read. Had to read it a few times just to give me a headache.

  • lolz112 on 31/01/2019 - 00:14

    Vicroads has this up. Not sure what state you are in so might have different rules:

    A motorised bicycle is not classed as a bicycle if:

    the motor is not an auxiliary source of power (a person must still be able to propel the bicycle via pedals without the motor operating).
    the motor's power output exceeds 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating), unless certified as Pedalec.

    These are considered to be motorcycles. The rider will be required to hold a motorcycle licence and have the vehicle registered before it can be used on the road network. Motorcycles cannot be ridden on footpaths or bicycle paths. Motorcycle riders must wear an approved motorcycle helmet.

  • djkelly69 on 31/01/2019 - 00:35

    Have I not been misinformed?

  • HighAndDry on 31/01/2019 - 01:02
    +2

    I'm curious - if he was in the bike lane and you're in a car, how's it his fault for the near accident again?

  • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 01:39
    +8

    Yes, it is illegal to drive a car in the bike lane.

  • hmac on 31/01/2019 - 02:50
    +1

    none electrical vs non-electrical

  • elgrande on 31/01/2019 - 07:59
    +1

    What did none say when you asked them?

    • Baysew on 31/01/2019 - 08:56

      That they liked chips.

  • John Kimble on 31/01/2019 - 09:02
    +1

    FFS. MS Paint is mandatory.

  • Topdog on 31/01/2019 - 09:06

    Yes they can ride where ever they want

  • josetann on 31/01/2019 - 09:45

    Bikies.

  • Ugly on 31/01/2019 - 09:49
    +2

    In NSW an un-powered scooter is OK, but it is illegal to use a motorised scooter or skateboard except on private property. They are prohibited from being used on public roads or footpaths (including bike paths)

    (https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/pedestri…)

  • coin saver on 31/01/2019 - 11:01

    Posted in error

  • ronnknee on 31/01/2019 - 12:23

    MS Paint diagram required.

  • bennos on 31/01/2019 - 12:38

    I investigate this recently but you should check yourself.

    Bike lanes are for bikes only, pedestrians can not use bike lanes. Skateboards are deemed as pedestrians hence why they can ride on the footpath and are not allowed on bike lanes, i would assume scooters being able to ride on the footpath would also be defined as pedestrians, hence they would be not be allowed on bike lanes. Being powered makes no difference.

    Bike lanes are specifically for bikes only.

  • Aerith-Waifu on 31/01/2019 - 17:01

    Thanks everyone for commenting, much appreciated, I might call the local police station and ask for a definitive answer. I am in WA.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 17:48
      -1

      Please don't waste their time with your nonsense.

      It is legal for scooters to ride in bike lanes.

      • Aerith-Waifu on 31/01/2019 - 19:52

        Source? Or are you the type which type first and think later?

        • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2019 - 22:15

          Try using Google.

          Or are you the type to make stupid nonsense posts on bargain websites before using a search engine?
          Yes, yes you are exactly that kind of person.

          While you're at it, learn how to read and write in English properly.

            • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2019 - 04:20

              @Aerith-Waifu: So did you call the police yet? And did they tell you to go and suck eggs?

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