Peril on the pavements as plague of speeding scooters brings injury and death

By Julia Medew
Updated May 4 2016 - 3:13am, first published 2:36am
Doctors say speed restrictions, helmets and other safety measures are needed to tackle a rash of injuries caused by collisions between motorised wheelchairs and pedestrians, cars and the built environment. Photo: Ben Rushton
Doctors say speed restrictions, helmets and other safety measures are needed to tackle a rash of injuries caused by collisions between motorised wheelchairs and pedestrians, cars and the built environment. Photo: Ben Rushton
Mobility scooters are more dangerous than they look, a new study suggests. Photo: Jamie Beeden for Decisive images
Mobility scooters are more dangerous than they look, a new study suggests. Photo: Jamie Beeden for Decisive images

The rise of mobility scooters in Australia is putting people at risk of serious injuries and death, prompting calls for helmets and other protective measures to be considered.

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