Peter, surely you realise this kind of reporting is government sponsored to warm us up for some new, much needed safety legislation!? Ah yes, I see it now - we'll get those lovely old folks to wear helmets and seatbelts, license them (red 'P' limited to 5kph, green 'P' to 7kph), enforce a zero blood alcohol limit, have anti-hoon legislation (any old person caught dragging or doing doughnuts will have their scooter crushed) and finally put airbags in that form an inflatable cocoon around the driver so that in the event of a mishap they simply bounce around for a little while (visualise the mars lander system used for the rovers).
By the time you're hooning around in your scooter (with a yellow badge & black stallion on the bonnet), it will be a much safer proposition!
Cheers, Marcus