Woman breaks arm in Segway clash

File picture. Segways will be legal to drive on Queensland paths and bikeways. Source: News Limited

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after being hit by a Segway at a luxury Gold Coast resort.

The woman, 50, suffered a suspected fractured arm after being struck by the two-wheeled people mover at the RACV Royal Pines Resort.

The collision happened besides the resort's golf course about 12.30pm on Saturday.

Royal Pines immediately launched an investigation and is believed to have suspended Segway operations for guests.

The resort introduced Segway rides last year as part of a new 'adventure' activities program.

The company that operates the Segways rides also lobbied the Queensland Government to legalise the machines on the state's footpaths.

Controversial Segway laws were introduced earlier this year and will become official from next month when the stand-on vehicles will be given free rein on public walkways.

But accidents like that at Royal Pines could be ammunition for anti-Segway campaigners including Gold Coast councillor Lex Bell, who believes pedestrians and Segways do not mix.

Last week, Transport Minister Scott Emerson said he was satisfied with safety restrictions for Segways, including a speed limit of 12km/h, an age limit of 12 for users, mandatory helmets and lights and reflectors at night and in bad weather.

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