Between Monday 11 August and Friday 15 August, Road Policing Section officers focussed on e-scooter behaviour following the introduction of new personal mobility device laws in July.
On Saturday 16 August, a patrol detected an e-scooter travelling at 40 km/h in a bike lane on Lower North East Road at Campbelltown. When stopped, the rider was found to be in possession of cannabis. The 50-year-old man from Newton was issued a $320.00 expiation notice for exceeding the speed and $505.00 fine for possessing cannabis.
Five further fines were issued during the week to other riders for offences including riding without a helmet, not having lights and speeding.
Traffic Services Branch Officer in Charge, Superintendent Shane Johnson says, "With the introduction of personal mobility devices on South Australian roads, police will continue to prioritise the safety of all road users through education and enforcement activities. In the interests of public safety all PMD riders need to be aware of the new laws."
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