I understand the disability issues, but this thing does not belong on a pathway or sidewalk. It's a mini car, complete with blind spots. Pathways require all users to be aware and adjust positioning so everyone can pass by safely. This includes people in wheelchairs, on bikes, and walking dogs. Could you even hear a bell in this? Are those headlights going to blind other users? You can't dip them down when oncoming cyclists are around.
I don't have a problem with wider pathways and other routes being created for these types of things, but there is no way a standard 2-3m pathway can accommodate these vehicles safely.
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Fisher’s sister Linda Brandson wrote an email to Town of Olds Mayor Judy Dahl on behalf of her brother and his plight.
“Are all electric scooters, wheelchairs, etc. under this same law,” she asked. “These scooters are sold all around Alberta, so there must be provisions for them in other towns.”
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That's...not how the world works lady. Strapping a two stroke to a pedal bike and using it on pathways is also illigal, and also something you can buy.