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Re: pic: Police Segway in Mexico City
And a day later, the local news are reporting about it:
http://www.local.co.il/raanana/6742/articles.htm
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For the first time in Israel: Ra'anana City Inspectors will patrol the city's streets on a Segway - an electric and enviormental-friendly vehicle
The Municipality of Ra'anana continues to act for enviormental protection. In these days, Ra'anana has turned into the first municipality in Israel to use the electric-powered Segway: The two-wheeled vehicle is used by the City Inspectors that enforce the parking rules in the city's main park and main street.
As part of the Cooperation made with UMT (previously known as Segway Israel), it has been decided to conduct a pilot in Ra'anana, in which the first two-wheeled vehicle will be used by the city inspectors.
The Segway is an electric two-wheeled vehicle that is used for driving on sidewalks at a speed of 13 Km/h. Driving the Segway is permited for those above the age of 16 and requires the driver to wear a saftey helmet and have a saftey insurance with him.
The Municipality of Ra'anana has decided to use the Segway due to the fact that it is a green(enviormental-friendly) electric vehicle that is powered by a battery that can work for 8 hours. Alongside these qualities, the Segway provides mobility, accessablity and saftey while driving at low speeds.
Ra'anana has also purchased an electric mini-bike powered by a 9 hour battery. The mini-bike will be used by the City Inspectors.
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