POLICE: caught with no licence, vehicle thefts and e-scooter rule reminder

No licence, no drive: On September 7, a 38-year-old St Arnaud man was caught driving on the Sunraysia Hwy near St Arnaud without a licence. His car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $2,700. He will be charged with driving offences.
Vehicle thefts: Police are investigating a series of thefts from motor vehicles that occurred overnight last Sunday. Police would like to remind residents to secure their valuables and lock their vehicles at all times. Anyone with information or CCTV of suspicious activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
E-scooters: Police would like to remind the public of the strict rules around E-scooter use:
E-scooters must not be ridden by any person under 16 years of age
E-scooters can only be ridden on roads that have a speed limit of 60 km/h or less
E-scooters must not be ridden at a speed exceeding 20km/h
E-scooters must not be ridden on footpaths
Riders must wear a helmet
E-scooters must not carry more than one person
Passengers not permitted on an E-Scooter
Mobile phones are not permitted to be used on e-scooters
Riders must follow traffic rules
E-Scooters must be visible at all times – have front and rear lights if riding at night
Riders must not consume alcohol while riding an e-scooter
Riders must not ride whilst under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

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