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Hello Tim

Thank you for your email about the restrictions on the use of Self
Balancing Scooters.

The following link to the NZ Transport Agency website provides more
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Except for the low-powered vehicles listed in the above link, all other
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significant possible risks in Self Balancing Scooters using and sharing
both the footpath and the roadway.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Easton
To: [email address]
Sent: 13/10/2016 1:50:46 p.m.
Subject: Official Information request - Self Balancing Scooter
classification in New Zealand

Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

What restrictions are there on the use of Self Balancing Scooters
(commonly referred to as 'hoverboards') on public roads and footpaths
within New Zealand.

The general characteristics of a Self Balancing Scooter are
1. Two wheeled,
2. electric motor powered (between 500-600 watts),
3. reach a top speed of between 10-20kph, and
4. transport one individual.

Yours faithfully,
Tim Easton
NZ Hoverboards Inc

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