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Residents are calling for police to be more active in enforcing legislation which bans riding e-bikes and e-scooters in public areas and for Central Coast Council to erect more signage informing riders of the law. John Burgess of Ettalong Beach is pushing for the erection of signage along The Esplanade announcing that that e-bikes and e-scooters are prohibited, but his pleas have so far fallen on deaf ears.
This is despite numerous pleas to Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid and to Council. Burgess, whose home is on The Esplanade, said e-bikes and scooters were constantly ridden recklessly on the two pathways running along the waterfront and he fears for walkers’ safety. “Council actively promotes this area as a walk-friendly zone, and has erected various signs, including one warning against leaving dog poo in the area, but will not provide signs saying e-bikes and scooters are not allowed,” he said.
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