Two eRideables (ERDs) were impounded on Monday, January 26, following a police patrol in Mundijong.
Police said Mundijong officers were patrolling the area when they observed two juveniles travelling at excessive speed.
“One on an e-scooter and the other on an e-bike,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
“Both juveniles were under 13-years-old and only one was wearing a helmet.”
The spokesperson said police were taking proactive actions in relation to ERDs.
“While infringements are an appropriate deterrent, they are only issued when the irresponsible or reckless rider is caught at that moment in time,” the spokesperson said.
“The most effective way to deter irresponsible, dangerous and reckless operation of ERDs is to seize and destroy the vehicles.
“Police will always immediately impound ERDs that are illegally modified or are being illegally operated and have seized hundreds of these vehicles as they have become more popular in Western Australia.”
Police said ERD users were required to: wear a helmet; have no passengers; ride at 10km/h on footpaths; ride at 25km/h on bike paths, shared paths and local roads; and only travel on roads with speed limits 50km/h or below.
Further information regarding the laws concerning ERDs can be found on the state government and Road Safety Commission website.
