Scooter riders won’t wear it.

Scooters are no longer a peculiar European foible.
Even in Australia, trendy two-wheelers provide ‘in’ transport for urban dwellers who love the freedom these little bikes offer.

But freedom in Queensland means a super relaxed lifestyle, complete with
sunshine, singlets, sandals and riding bare-armed with the breeze.

Fashionable women, intent on zipping away to their nearest coffee shop, detest the idea of climbing in and out of bulky protective gear.

But experts like educator Dave Fuller insist that scooter riders who don’t cover their skin, risk losing it. “Wear it or wear lifelong scars,” he warns.

Scooters roll and the debate continues.

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