Police are investigating an e-scooter rider who was filmed travelling into oncoming traffic to overtake a truck in northern Tasmania.
Footage of the incident at Longford was shared on social media, showing the helmet-less rider speed past the heavy vehicle on Marlborough Street.
It has prompted Tasmania Police to launch inquiries.
“Police are now aware of the rider’s actions at Longford and will be conducting follow-up inquiries,” a police spokesperson told Pulse.
The spokesperson said policing of e-scooters was “no different to policing of any other vehicle” and formed part of day-to-day activities.
“Road safety is a priority for Tasmania Police and reckless and unsafe behaviour on our roads is never acceptable,” they said.
Under Tasmanian law, e-scooters are only permitted on footpaths, shared paths, bicycle paths and local roads with speed limits of 50km/h or less.
Roads with dividing lines, median strips or multiple lanes are prohibited, the Transport Tasmania website states.
Riders must travel with “due care and attention” and show consideration for other road users, the website continues.
Those who breach the rules face fines and police have the power to temporarily confiscate devices.
Mobile phone use, carrying passengers and riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol are also prohibited.
“Members of the community are reminded to use e-scooters responsibly to ensure the safety of riders and other road users,” the police spokesperson said.
“Members of the public can report road safety to police on 131 444 or call Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency.”
