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October 26 2009
VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally 2009
‘Demand Safer Roads’: That is the message hundreds of scooter riders will be calling for at
the VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally 2009.
The 4th annual event will be on Sunday November 8th 2009. Around 400 scooters are
expected to take part in the ride from Luna Park to Argyle Square on Lygon Street.
The VACC Scooter Rally is the only one of its kind in Australia and entry to this unique event
is free.
It is always a great spectacle and the VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally is regarded as one
of the most colourful events on Melbourne calendar.
Well known makes such as Vespa, Lambretta, Burgman and Bolwell will be taking part,
many proudly displaying trademark accessories such as multiple mirrors, lights and badges.
Moped owners are also invited to ride in this year’s Rally.
The riders too like to put on a show. The dress code can range from fish-tail parkers, Fred
Perry polos, stove-pipe pants, Doc Marten’s and historic riding gear.
One of the most anticipated moments of the day is the now infamous ‘Rally Raffle’ which this
year includes a variety of prizes including vouchers, clothing and equipment.
“While scooters have a reputation for being fun and trendy, we should not forget they are an
important mode of transport. The global economic slowdown has caused some motorists,
commuters in particular, to take up scootering because they are cheap to purchase and run,
ease congestion, easy to park and good for the environment,” VACC Executive Director,
David Purchase, said.
“The Victorian Government recently recognised the importance of scooters in ‘Victoria’s
Road Safety and Transport Strategic Action Plan for Powered Two Wheelers’. However,
VACC, once again, calls on the Government for the implementation of designated and
signed ‘Safe Routes’, access by low-powered scooters to use certain designated bicycle
lanes, filtering in stationery or slow moving traffic; allowing boxed turns at certain busy
intersections; six monthly registrations and dedicated scooter training courses.
“VACC also calls for a separate licence for scooter riders. Requiring a full motorcycle licence
to ride a scooter is disproportionate and a barrier to entry. VACC puts forward a proposal that
there should be a separate licence for scooters under 50cc,” said Mr Purchase.
“Additionally, as part of our ongoing Vehicle Safety campaign, VACC urges all scooterists to
take Vehicle Safety seriously by ensuring their scooter is regularly serviced and well
maintained,” Mr Purchase said.
For more details on VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally 2009, go to www.vacc.com.au
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