The ABC referred article is at;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...10/2651426.htm
(Note the very first statement "
Mobility scooter drivers have been warned to be extremely careful when using their vehicles." is wrong. They are not vehicles unless they are faster than 10 kpm. (None go this fast by law.)
Also the article says they are being killed on roads.
Those who ride in such devices should actually all be driving on the blasted footpath!