Segways will soon be allowed on the footpath in Queensland. Picture: Supplied Source: The Courier-Mail
WATCHING Queensland's transport minister do laps of parliament house on a segway isn't something you see every day.
But the two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicles will be allowed to cruise footpaths and bikeways by the end of the year.
Transport Minister Scott Emerson glided into his press conference yesterday to announce Queensland will become the first state to relax regulations.
Currently the vehicles, which cost up to $10,000, can only be used on private property.
Emerson was approached by one tourism operator on the Gold Coast who campaigned for the change.
He agreed they could be a boon for the tourism industry and wants to see popular tourism destinations like Brisbane's South Bank opened up to tours.
Drivers would have to wear helmets and keep to 12km/h, double a brisk walking pace.
"Segways are coming to Queensland," Emerson told reporters.
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council welcomed the announcement.
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