Rejected petition Legalise the use of Swegways/Hoverboards/Monorovers on pavements and cycle paths

Section 72 of the Highway Act of 1835 which indirectly bans the use of Swegways/Hoverboards/Monorovers is out of date. Swegways/Hoverboards are slower, easier to control and smaller than much larger Segways. Top speed of 6-8 mph also means they are smaller, slower and safer than mobility scooters

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It takes about 2 days practice to become confident in using Swegways/Hoverboards making them far easier to control and use than a bicycle or a skateboard yet just because they have motors they are illegal to use in public. However bicycles with electric motor assistance are Legal.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/110236

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Date submitted 12 October 2015
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