Scooter safety becomes an issue



When a professional driving instructor suggested Jack Lucas wasn't fit to drive any more, the White Rock resident turned in his licence.

Two years later, he's found a new way to get around the town centre and up and down the hilly Semiahmoo Peninsula -- behind the wheel of his late wife's motorized scooter.

If he wanted to, Lucas, 87, could zoom through town at top speed, ride in the middle of traffic or head his own motorized scooter gang with the hundreds of others who ride "personal mobility vehicles."

That's because the Motor Vehicle Act is silent on motorized scooters and when, where and how they can be used in B.C. Although scooters have been around for years, there are no formal safety standards or regulations surrounding their use.

But that could soon change.

Following three deaths on Vancouver Island, the B.C. Coroners Service is asking the provincial government to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to define personal mobility vehicles and whether their users are motorists or pedestrians.

"There really is no limit where these vehicles are piloted at this moment...," coroner Jeff Dolan said. "What we want is to ensure these people are operating them safely."

According to the ICBC website, scooter users don't need a driver's licence, vehicle registration, licence plates or insurance, and can drive them on sidewalks or roads, following the same rules as pedestrians.

But the coroners' report said there aren't enough rules to keep all the riders -- whether they are using the scooters for health reasons or because of age -- safe on the roads.

for more

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm curious to find out what blog system you happen to be using? I'm having some minor
security problems with my latest site and I would like to find something more safeguarded.

Do you have any recommendations?

Feel free to visit my web page dodge cummins for sale in kentucky

Anonymous said...

First off I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question
that I'd like to ask if you do not mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your mind before writing. I have had trouble clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out there. I truly do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips? Kudos!

My web-site :: www.worldofgreentea.com

Anonymous said...

Good day! This is my first comment here so I just
wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely
enjoy reading through your posts. Can you recommend any other
blogs/websites/forums that deal with the same
subjects? Many thanks!

my page :: Treatment Centers In San Antonio
My webpage - Addiction To Methadone

Anonymous said...

Hmm it looks like your site ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I
guess I'll just sum it up what I had written and say, I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog.
I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any suggestions for first-time blog writers? I'd certainly appreciate it.


My web-site lifted dodge Trucks
my web page > cummins 4bt for sale

Anonymous said...

Hi! Do yоu knοw if they make any plugins to assist
with Search Εngine Oρtimіzation? I'm trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I'm not seeing very good success.
If yοu know of anу pleaѕe shaге.

Thanks!

Here is my ωeb site; Electronic Cigarettes Starter Kit

Anonymous said...

I'm really loving the theme/design of your web site. Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility problems? A few of my blog audience have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Chrome. Do you have any suggestions to help fix this issue?

Take a look at my blog ... http://www.allaboutcargopants.com/are-cargo-pants-for-men-in-the-radar-once-again

Anonymous said...

Hi! This post couldn't be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this write-up to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

Take a look at my web page 7th grade math worksheets printable

Anonymous said...

Howdy! This post couldn't be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this article to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!

Here is my blog: catering mexican food

Anonymous said...

Wonderful blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News.
Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
I've been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Thanks

Here is my web page ... camo cargo pants women

 

© New Blogger Templates | Webtalks