german_shep_fan Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'd like to know if this law also applies to mobility scooters, esp for those with an assistance dog? Might have to make a call or two..... How can they stop you? That would be craziness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sorta funny when the ET title requires you to bike your dog holding the leash Someone told me (here on DOL) that trial organisers apply for special dispensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'd like to know if this law also applies to mobility scooters, esp for those with an assistance dog? Might have to make a call or two..... How can they stop you? That would be craziness! Ok, just got off the phone to WA Police. In WA, a mobility scooter is classed the same as a pedestrian, therefore walking a dog on a leash next to one is not illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavstar Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I never knew this! You learn something new everyday! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My googleshoes must be worn out because I cant find what the penalties are for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetshroom Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 @GeckoTree Local to me it's just a fine. @Whippetsmum I know rollerblades are classed as pedestrian. I believe skateboards are also. That said, it may differ depending on state and shire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Its illegal on roads becase its dangerous. I kn that as a 5 or 6yo yes I thought it would make sense to attached the lead to teh bike and go - til the dog went faster at the end of teh driveway and bike went over and baby teeth in front of mouth GONE (well ok trip to dentist to file the broken bits so not totally gone but bad enough not to mention the skin off ). Very sensible road rule as imagine going along the bike lane of a road and for some reason dog stops or goes different direction and whamo bike rider splat on road then collected by passing car that couldnt avoid rider on ground in that split second. Away from roads your own problem its your bones and teeth bit like the people leading horses from the car. Whoever said that may note that the trainer years ago who was quoted and pictured doing that was on hi own property and therefore not on a legal road. Now as to the legalities in regardto a training facility who knows but the road rules dont apply (like on farms where kids are taught to drive at a young age in old cars inside the family property). Edited January 23, 2012 by rubiton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Oh but I want to get about town on one of these http://www.rjwalsh.com.au/mini/products.htm Le sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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