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From Friday Canberrans will be able to ride e-scooters legally. ACT road safety minister Shane Rattenbury announced the changes on Tuesday. The changes would also apply to similar e-mobility devices. "Many ACT residents are keen to take advantage of e-scooters and similar e-mobility devices. I'm pleased to announce that these devices will be legal for personal use from 20 December," he said. "E-mobility provides new and convenient options for travel. They let people leave the car at home, and are easily combined with public transport." The key changes include: Riders will be required to wear an approved bike helmet, have a warning device such as a bell, have lights and reflectors, they cannot use a mobile while riding and not be impaired be alcohol. The ACT government moved to legalise e-scooters when it opened public consultation on the devices in June. The ACT legislation follows Queensland which is the only other state to allow e-scooters to be ridden on footpaths and bike lanes at a speed greater than 10km/h.

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