English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Português
日本語
한국어
Русский
Home
Oct 11, 2023
Don’t miss your chance to help shape SA’s e
You are here: A YourSAy survey was launched on 11 April and is seeking feedback
You are here:
A YourSAy survey was launched on 11 April and is seeking feedback on whether personal mobility devices (PMDs) should be allowed, and if allowed:
The results of this consultation will allow the State Government to ensure any future framework for personal mobility devices, including for private purposes and on public roads and paths is safe for all road users. Currently, e-scooters are only permitted for use under trial conditions, with trials currently operating within Adelaide's CBD and North Adelaide, the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, the City of Charles Sturt and the City of Unley under partnership between local councils and commercial e-scooter fleet operators. Privately owned e-scooters, e-skateboards and other PMDs are not currently allowed on South Australian public roads and paths. As part of the Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25, the State Government has committed to a wide consultation with private e-scooter users and local communities on potentially moving beyond the trial phase to an ongoing model that allows riders to use their personal devices. Consultation closes this Sunday, 21 May. To submit feedback, please visit https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/personal-mobility-device-use.
Since the State Government launched this survey early last month, we have been really pleased with the many helpful and insightful responses received so far. More than one million e-scooter trips have been recorded in Adelaide since September 2020, so we know that this is something a lot of South Australians care about. There are lots of benefits of e-scooters and other personal mobility devices, but we also know the misuse of them can result in safety issues for some of the most vulnerable road users. That's why this consultation process will provide an important opportunity for the community to have their say on how to strike the right balance with any future law reform. Don't miss your chance to share your views on whether we should move to ongoing use of private e-scooters on roads and public areas.