4 Segway riders fined 50 yuan each

By Ma Yue | December 12, 2014, Friday |

Online Edition

Shanghai traffic police issued the first fines to Segway riders as well as those who use electric skateboards on city roads.

Yangpu District traffic police caught four violators within 30 minutes along Songhu Road and around Wujiaochang area on Thursday evening. They were either riding a two-wheel Segway or electric skateboard on the road. Each person was fined 50 yuan (US$8.07).

Police said the motorized transporters are banned on city roads due to safety concerns. A rider caught on motor lanes will be fined 50 yuan while those using bicycle lanes will be fined 20 yuan.

According to police the motorized transporters are not easy to control. Some can reach speeds up to 60kph and are not equipped with brakes, increasing the risk of accidents.

Segways, electric unicycles and motorized skateboards are allowed in parks and closed public spaces like neighborhoods.

Metro

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4 Segway riders fined 50 yuan each

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