Scooter News VACC Safe Routes Rally VACC 2008 ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally: a show of support
VACC From Vespas to Vectrix and Burgmans and Bolwells – they were all at the 2008 VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally.
The variety of makes and models and shapes and sizes made for a very colourful event. Hundreds of riders gathered at Luna Park, St Kilda on Sunday October 26 before traveling en masse to Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands, as part of Community Safety Day.
“This year’s event was a great success. I would like to thank everyone who participated and defied the weather,” VACC General Manager, Communications and Marketing, Tim O’Brien said.
“The annual VACC Scooter Rally is a team effort and we couldn’t put on the event without the support of Victoria Police, Waterfront City, the Australia Scooter Federation, the Motorcycle Rider Association and the Ulysses Club.
“And I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Draggin Jeans, the Scooter Garage and Honda Australia Rider Training, as well as Cyclehaul.
“The Rally is principally an opportunity for scooter owners to show off their pride and joy, to swap stories and to enjoy a social gathering.
“But it is also a chance to shine the spotlight on scooters as a valid mode of transport and to call on Government to make allowances for scooters in their transport policy.
“With high petrol prices, many people are tightening their financial belts. Some see scooters as a viable means of transport because they are cheap to buy and run, easy to park and are environmentally friendly.
“Sales are soaring and yet, the Government and transport policy makers seem oblivious to their existence and growing relevance.
“Riders are doing their bit for the economy and environment by taking to scooters. Now the Government has to do its bit and provide protection for these responsible, but vulnerable, members of society.
“VACC is calling for the implementation of designated and signed ‘Safe Routes’, access by scooter riders to certain designated bicycle lanes, filtering in stationery or slow moving traffic and allowing boxed turns at certain busy intersections,” Mr O’Brien said.
published 5/11/2008 |