VACC 'Safe Routes' Scooter Rally 2009
Again calling for designated safe routesThe fourth annual VACC 'Safe Routes' Scooter Rally will be held in Melbourne on Sunday, November 8, with the key message a demand for more safer roads.
Around 400 scooters expected to take part in the ride from Luna Park to Argyle Square on Lygon Street. Entry is free.
"While scooters have a reputation for being fun and trendy, we should not forget they are an important mode of transport," VACC Executive Director, David Purchase, said. "The global economic slowdown has caused some motorists, commuters in particular, to take up scootering because they are cheap to purchase and run, ease congestion, easy to park and good for the environment.
"The Victorian Government recently recognised the importance of scooters in 'Victoria's Road Safety and Transport Strategic Action Plan for Powered Two Wheelers'. However, VACC, once again, calls on the government for the implementation of designated and signed 'Safe Routes', access by low-powered scooters to use certain designated bicycle lanes, filtering in stationery or slow moving traffic; allowing boxed turns at certain busy intersections; six-monthly registrations and dedicated scooter training courses.
"VACC also calls for a separate licence for scooter riders. Requiring a full motorcycle licence to ride a scooter is disproportionate and a barrier to entry. VACC puts forward a proposal that there should be a separate licence for scooters under 50cc."
Click on the following link for more information on the VACC 'Safe Routes' Scooter Rally 2009, including the planned route.
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