Two electric scooter riders have been left with a sour taste in their mouths after they were caught under the influence of alcohol in Adelaide on Sunday morning.
It will be alleged that in the early hours of Sunday 24 February, a driver testing station was operating at the intersection of Port and Gaol Roads, when police saw a man and woman riding electric Lime scooters on the road.
The pair underwent separate breath tests, and both returned a positive result.
A 25-year-old man from Prospect returned a reading of 0.061. He was issued an expiation notice for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and failing to wear a helmet.
A 22-year-old woman from Glenelg returned a reading of 0.143. She was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, she was issued a six-month immediate loss of licence notice and will be summonsed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court at a later date.
Anyone who is considering hiring a Lime scooter is reminded that there are rules that you must comply with. Remember, to ride a Lime scooter, you must-
* be 18 years or more
* always wear a helmet
* not exceed 15 km/h
* ride with all due care, attention and reasonable consideration
* not permit another person to travel on the scooter at the same time
* only ride in backstreets or on footpaths, similar to riding a skateboard
You can be subjected to alcohol testing. Do not drink and ride, and risk losing your driver’s licence.
