For the duration of the Adelaide Fringe 2019, the State Government and the Adelaide City Council are permitting Lime to hire out electric scooters so that people can get around to different venues in a more convenient and fun way.
However, users need to be aware of the rules governing these scooters to save unnecessary embarrassment and fines.
- only scooters hired out by Lime may be used – personal devices such as electric roller skates or electric scooters cannot be used
- you must 18 or above to ride one
- you must wear an approved helmet
- you can only use one in the Adelaide CBD or riverfront precinct
- you must not travel at a speed greater than 15 km/h
- you must ride with all due, attention and consideration for all other road users
- where a road has more than one lane, is signed at over 50 km/h or has lane markings you may only ride on the footpath
- you may not ride abreast another scooter or vehicle
- warning must be given to pedestrians to avert any danger
- keep to the left on pedestrian crossings and give way to pedestrians
- not use a mobile phone
Users should also be aware that normal alcohol and drug testing rules apply and police can test anyone riding one of these scooters. Riders found to be drink/drug driving could lose their car licence and have their personal car impounded for 28 days.
The use of any other kind of electric personal device, other than the electric scooters that are being hired out, is still illegal.
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure – internet page has more useful information regarding the use of these electric scooters.
