ASF announcement

ASF Policy Paper

ASF's Policy Paper outlining our aims and objectives

ASF

ASF POLICY PAPER

The Australian Scooter Federation (ASF) Objectives are:

·        Motorized Scooters to be included in Government transport policies as a legitimate form of transport.

·        Abiding by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry Code of Conduct and ensuring it’s compliance throughout the ASF Members National Dealer Network.

·        ASF to be recognized as the peak industry body for scooters and that government makes use of ASF in a consultative role.

·        ASF to provide advocacy to Government on registration, licensing and safety related issues.

·        Communicate that the ASF is a responsible and self regulating body.

·        Motor scooters, although currently legislated as motorcycles, are a distinctive category separate from motorcycles in terms of their needs and applications.

·        Motor scooters provide a legitimate transport solution that answers community issues and needs such as economical transportation, traffic congestion, low emissions, low fuel consumption, small environmental footprint.

·        Long regarded as a sensible transport solution throughout the world due to many benefits including reduced parking requirements.

·        Growing the market in a controlled and supervised manner

·        Provision of website to communicate all objectives.

·        Rider Education

• Provide Scooter Safe Riding advice for all scooter users

o       Development of Booklet and DVD including the following topics:

§         Hazard perception

§         Traffic etiquette

§         Appropriate attire

§         Maintenance tips

§         Appropriate use and limitations

published 20/02/2008