The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has expanded e-scooter trials into the City of Unley, following a successful rollout in the CBD and eastern suburbs.
In a statement, the Department said e-scooters were now available to operate on the streets of Unley, providing another transport option within the Council area.
“As part of the new trial, the current boundary of the City of Adelaide e-scooter trial has been extended to cover South Terrace through the southern parklands to Greenhill Road and into Unley,” DIT said.
“The latest trial means that riders can now e-scoot around the CBD, the streets of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) as well as Unley, with arrangements managed by the respective Councils,” it said.
The Department said road rules applied to e-scooters, with conditions requiring they:
*Must be at least 18 years old;
* Must wear an approved bike helmet that was securely fitted;
* Must have proper control at all times and ride with due care and reasonable consideration for other people;
* Must not ride next to each other; and
* Must not carry passengers.
“In general, use is permitted along footpaths and shared paths at a maximum speed of 15 km/h, however, e-scooters must be operated safely at all times, including riding slower if conditions require it,” it said.
DIT said however that within NPSP and the City of Unley trials there was an additional maximum speed limit for devices of 10 km/h along footpaths adjacent to major arterial roads.
It said the three e-scooter trials were currently approved to operate until 31 October this year with each participating Council responsible for approving individual operator permits to manage their fleet within the trial.
Further information on DIT’s e-scooter rules can be accessed at this PS News link.
