08-04-2015, 05:21 PM | #111 |
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Just thought I'd bring this thread back to life one final time to comment on the upcoming closure of the website www.legalisesegways.co.uk. The domain name expires next month and I will not be renewing. Things have gone very quiet on the 'campaign' front. Since starting the campaign I've had lots of Segway adventures, bought and sold lots of Segways, spoke to MPs, visited London on several occasions for various meetings and activities etc., captured thousands of comments and responded to what must be hundreds of emails. Despite the petition website still capturing the odd signature, my involvement in any campaigning ceased a while back and I think the final nail in the coffin, apart from the lack of funds, was the buyout of the company and departure of Segway's European regulatory guy, who has since moved on to greener pastures. So I never achieved my goal of contributing towards something that resulted in a change in legislation. Things have stayed the same, despite the many, many reasons why things need to change and a much greater public awareness of the Segway PT. I guess it boils down to a lack of interest in the cause from enough people to make a loud enough noise and an attitude of not wanting to change in government - or, perhaps the limited resources in government were just focused on other priorities. I could have done more but I did try. It's sad but for me it's time to move on. I just didn't want the moment to pass un-marked. 4620 signatures, lots of heart-felt comments. It has been emotional. I hope Segway PTs become legal on public roads and cycle lanes in the UK at some point - and if/when they do, I will certainly buy another Segway.
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08-04-2015, 11:35 PM | #112 |
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I didn't know about this before. I just signed it, although I'm an American.
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08-05-2015, 02:25 PM | #113 |
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Quite a few Americans have signed it. The more the merrier
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08-09-2015, 11:52 AM | #114 |
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First of all, thanks for starting the petition. I sincerely hope they become legal in the UK at some point.
My question is how is the Airwheel which Maplins sells legal in the UK (or appears to be) but not the Segway? Sue |
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It's my belief that they are not legal for use on public land! I owned an Airwheel for a while (some of my joy and 'pain' of owning one is discussed here: http://forums.segwaychat.org/showthread.php?t=32064) The company (Airwheel in the UK - I've not looked at this since Maplin started selling them) states they are UK legal (or at least they did when I purchased mine) but I was asking myself the same question you are asking here. I looked for any kind of actual legal loophole or category for the Airwheel or any discussion with the DfT. Didn't find anything. So, I asked the DfT the question outright. Here is their reply: Quote:
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Thanks for your UK efforts; I know these kinds of grassroots efforts often don't get the attention and thanks they deserve.
You really tried to make a difference in the UK! Congratulations. John
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Well, congratulations for making the news.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/late...Segway-Britain |
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Unfortunately, that's the media. I'm a little surprised you didn't expect it, but it's quite a sad time when we must expect the worst from people. |
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