Assessment of new recreational transport devices

Recreational wheeled devices are growing in diversity and popularity, and with these trends, there are rising concerns about the safety of the users themselves and those around them. This study aims to provide an assessment and overview of the range of motorised recreational vehicles that are available in Victoria, how they impact on the safety of their users and other road users, and what actions or initiatives may be required to ensure their safe use. Currently, there are conflicting restrictions and limited enforcement towards these devices despite their comparatively high speed and lack of protection. The overall recommendations relate to communication of current regulations and safety advice for the community, removal of inconsistencies in regulations regarding recreational transport devices, and development of a clear definition of categories of motorised personal mobility devices and an appropriate legal framework.

• Record URL:
  https://www.racv.com.au/content/dam/racv/images/public-policy/reports/2016-Assessment-of-Recreational-Devices.pdf
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• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)

  550 Princes Highway, Noble Park North, VIC 3174, Australia
  Noble Park, Victoria   
• Authors:
  • Pratt, K
  • Makwasha, T
  • Cairney, P
  • Smith, R
  • Jones, D
• Publication Date: 2016-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 27p
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 16/02

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Law enforcement; Mopeds; Motorcycles; Policy; Recreation; Traffic regulations; Walkways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safe systems (vehicles)
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ATRI Terms: Footpath; Law enforcement; Moped; Motorcycle; Policy; Recreation; Traffic regulations
• ITRD Terms: 1534: Enforcement (law)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Policy; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01618919
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 9780994566607
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 19 2016 11:52AM