Roundabout we go

I’m amazed at how many motorists in Tasmania don’t use indicators, especially in roundabouts to show their intended path; for example, turning left/right or going straight ahead then leaving the roundabout.

Len

The case for e-scooters

In response to Neil Cranston (OctNovember issue of Journeys), yes, e-scooters are rapidly becoming ubiquitous in the main cities of the world. They are not unique to Tasmania, you are correct. However, as all technologies advance, you can either embrace them or remain stuck in the past. You could say much the same about smartphones; folks stare at them instead of taking in the scenery. Should we ban all smartphones in Tasmania?

Dangerous turns

Please explain why drivers do not indicate until they are actually turning a corner. I thought the idea was to indicate your intention to move into a certain lane or to turn. It’s becoming dangerous.

Ian

Whilst many tourists would love to have the leisure to stroll at a leisurely walk, not all of us have that option: many visit Hobart for a weekend or a few days at best, and for a small city, the e-scooter is a perfect mode of transport. It would be a backward step to remove them for use by tourists: many of us come to now expect to be able to commute by e-scooter.

If policing bad behaviour (by a few!) is an issue, then make reporting more available. Perhaps a “snap and send” system? The route taken by an individual rider is monitored and stored by the companies, so a time-stamped image should be able to identify a user infringing the rules, with the user fined or banned for repeated infringements.

We’re keen to hear your thoughts on any motoring or travel-related topics and auto questions. Please keep them brief – we reserve the right to edit.

Don’t lose what is valuable tourism infrastructure, and something tourists now expect and depend upon. Jen journeys@ract.com.au

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