scooter - the Living Smart Program

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BENEFITS
SMART
convenient
a smart alternative to driving a car
is a Motor Scooter
economical
stress-free parking
compact and stylish
embrace the outdoors
be SCOOTER SMART
a smart alternative to driving a car
savvy and fun
easy to manoeuvre
FOR MORE INFORMATION
low environmental impact
Department of Transport and Main Roads
reduced journey times
Australian Scooter Federation
easy to repair and maintain
freedom and independence
www.tmr.qld.gov.au
13 23 80
www.scooterfederation.com.au
info@scooterfederation.com.au
Sunshine Coast Council
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
travelsmart@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
alfresco riding
liberating lifestyle
arrive smiling at your destination
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Australian Scooter Federation
Honda Australia
PS Importers / Scooter Style
Sunshine Coast Council
SYM Scoota
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SCOOTER SMART. WHAT IS IT?
ROAD SMART. SCOOTER SMART.
LICENCE SMART.
Scooters are a fun, stylish and inexpensive form of
personal transport. A Scooter is a two wheeled vehicle
with a step-through platform for the operator’s feet to rest
on while ridden.
Due to their relatively smaller size, scooters can be hard
to see by drivers of motor vehicles especially in heavy
traffic. The following tips will help you keep safe when
“scootering”
Queensland Licence requirements
Scooters are fun, easy to ride and
inexpensive to operate.
This brochure is aimed at Scooters with engine capacities
between 50cc and 300cc. (A scooter with an engine
capacity of greater than 50cc falls under motorcycle road
regulations and a scooter with an engine capacity of less
than 50cc is re-named a Moped for ease of distinction and
falls under road regulations for Class C drivers).
Maintain a position within your lane that allows for
maximum visibility, do not weave
If in doubt about something or someone up ahead,
slow down and prepare to stop
Keep enough distance between yourself and the
vehicle in front of you to identify surface hazards
such as; edge traps and potholes
Obey speed limits
Mopeds and Scooters with 50cc engines or less:
Anyone with a Class C (car) licence may legally ride
50cc scooters.
Scooters with engine capacity greater than 50cc:
Require an automatic motorcycle licence. All persons
must hold a Class C (car) licence for a minimum of 12
months and be 18 years or older to be eligible to apply
for an automatic motorcycle licence.
To learn more about obtaining a Drivers Licence or
information about Codes and Classes contact
www.tmr.qld.gov.au or phone 13 23 80.
Ride with the flow of traffic
Use extra caution at intersections, carpark
entrances, exits and driveways and people exiting
vehicles
Do not ride on the footpath
Ensure you are well protected with boots (slip
resistant), jeans, gloves, helmet, jackets with
protective armour and eye protection as a
minimum of protective gear, no matter how warm
the weather
Scooters are easy to ride
Scooters are made to be convenient, functional and
simple for any person to ride. They are automatic, light
weight, have a lower centre of gravity as well as under
seat storage space.
A great alternative
Licensing, registration and insurance requirements are
less expensive than cars and scooters are easy to park.
Scooter smart
Scooters are easy to maintain and inexpensive to own
and have great re-sale value. They offer an affordable
and flexible form of personal transport for journeys which
are difficult to be undertaken by other sustainable modes
such as walking or cycling. Scooters also offer significant
environmental advantages over the private motor vehicle.
ENGINE SMART GUIDE.
Consider what your desired use will be: local
Wear bright or reflective clothing to maximise your
visibility at night
travel on suburban streets, brief commutes on larger
connecting roads or continuous travel on highways.
Secure your scooter, either through steering lock,
immobilised switch and sometimes an ignition
lock
50cc Scooter or less than 50cc Moped: Limited to
50km/h by law. Suitable for local suburban travel and
inner city congested roads, where speed limits are 40,
50 and 60km/h.
125cc to 150cc Scooter: Suitable for local and inner
city travel, continuous travel on 80km/h roads and
suitable for brief commutes on 100km/h speed limited
roads.
200cc Scooter: Suitable for local travel and continuous
travel on 100km/h roads as well as brief commutes on
110km/h speed limited roads.
250cc to 650cc Scooter: Suitable for local travel and
continuous travel on 110km/h speed limited roads.