On 3 Jan 2003 at 15:47, Dan Minette wrote: > > > So, well mannered Segway riders will either go on low traffic > > > sidewalks or go much slower than 12 mph. > > > > To be brutally honest, I'd support prosecution of anyone who used > > one on a pavement over here. I almost allways use the road when I > > skate precisely BECAUSE I'm a good - and fast - skater and I'd hurt > > someone (most likely myself, given I'm the one on wheels, but) if I > > hit them at top speed. Sure, I hop back on the pavement to cross > > major roads, but I'm not going quickly then. > > Just to be sure Americans are not confused by a English English: :-) > > Where you are, is the word "pavement" used for what we call sidewalks? > That is to say, strips of asphalt or concrete along side of but > seperate from the roads upon which cars, busses, bikes, etc. travel, > intended for pedestrian use?
Yes. Blasted Americanisms! :P Andy Dawn Falcon _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
