‘If You Think E-Scooters Are a Toy, Think Again’: New Laws Target Reckless Riders

The new campaign introduces tougher penalties for unsafe e-scooter use, including fines for helmet violations, footpath riding, and drug or alcohol offences.

E-scooters in London on Nov. 20, 2022 in London, England. Hollie Adams/Getty Images

The Victorian Labor government has launched a new road safety campaign showcasing the severe consequences of unsafe e-scooter use.

Titled “If you think e-scooters are a toy, think again,” the initiative aims to improve awareness of the risks of reckless riding and the significant penalties for non-compliance.