Since 2019, e-scooters have been available for public use on
Adelaide's footpaths as part of a trial program. Recently, they
have been extended to other metro council areas including the City
of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, Unley and Charles Sturt.
However, it is currently illegal to ride privately owned public
mobility devices, such as e-scooters, segways, and electric
skateboards on public roads and footpaths under South Australian
laws. Those who violate this may face fines of up to $2000. Despite
the ban, e-scooters have become popular, leading to some people
purchasing their own devices.
The South Australian Government is currently consulting with the
community about possible changes to the laws relating to
e-scooters. The changes include making privately-owned e-scooters
street-legal, even though there are concerns about accidents
involving pedestrians.
