The beachside community at Ettalong Beach is calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage along Ettalong Beach foreshore prohibiting the use of e-scooters, as they are currently illegal.

Several residents have raised this request with Central Coast Council including Mr John Burgess, who lives adjacent the foreshore.

Mr Burgess regularly witnesses e-scooter use on the foreshore shared pathways with near collisions common occurrences.

Mr Burgess has contacted Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, and requested his representation on this matter.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“E-scooter use is on the rise in our communities, and the personal use of e-scooters remains illegal.

“We need to ensure that there is clear signage that informs the community that currently personal e-scooter use is illegal, and that NSW Police will prosecute those breaking the law.

“I will continue to represent our community on this matter”, Dr Reid said.

Quotes attributable to local Ettalong Beach resident, Mr John Burgess:

“The community are calling on Central Coast Council to erect signage that informs the public that e-scooters are illegal and are no permitted along Ettalong Beach foreshore.

“I am not advocating a ‘police state’ environment but suggesting that for the enjoyment of all, various regulations and statutes are adhered to for the better enjoyment of the wonderful environment that surrounds the Central Coast and Ettalong in particular.

“This will be achieved if Central Coast Council provides proper and clear signage of what is not allowed at the foreshore” Mr Burgess said.

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