ian
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Post by ian on Oct 25, 2023 17:31:36 GMT 1
I'd decided that one of these would be just the job for me, helping me whiz between villages, shops and friends. But, according to my research, they can't be used on roads where the speed limit is greater than 50kph - ie, in the countryside.
Is that the case?
Thanks
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Post by lapourtaider on Oct 25, 2023 19:03:44 GMT 1
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Post by cernunnos on Oct 25, 2023 19:40:04 GMT 1
Death traps ! sorry , they make me cringe when I see a young chap/lady riding one .
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ian
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Post by ian on Oct 25, 2023 19:51:13 GMT 1
Unfortunately, it confirms what I'd read. Outside of cities, only on cycleways, etc or private land. Plus, if authorised by the police, on roads up to 80kph. The speed limit in this departement is 90kph, so that's out.
Pity, it looked fun (sorry, cemunnos).
Thanks for the help, always appreciated
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Post by cernunnos on Oct 26, 2023 8:25:24 GMT 1
It probably is fun for the rider , but not for pedestrians and other road users that have to dodge the speeding kiddies.
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Oct 26, 2023 8:39:27 GMT 1
My three encounters with them: two occasions where the rider pulled out in front of me from a side road at speed and caused me to take avoiding action and coming up behind another on a roundabout with two riders on one scooter.
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Post by annabellespapa on Oct 26, 2023 9:38:11 GMT 1
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ian
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Post by ian on Oct 26, 2023 15:13:33 GMT 1
#Aardvark - Not me. I want to stay alive, so would be wearing hi-viz and helmet, and obeying traffic laws #annabellespapa - Too much of a beast for me. At my age, I just want to potter about - a scooter is about my limit.
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Aardvark
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Post by Aardvark on Oct 26, 2023 18:36:24 GMT 1
I had enough thrills on a skateboard. Got the scars to prove it. Gave it up at age 40. If I had the cash it would be another motorcycle but the ride I want probably wouldn't be legal in France.
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