Yes folks the news is official, it is now legal for Segways to be used on footpaths across Queensland last week and reports are that tour operators and members of the general public are already planning to ride them on public footpaths.
Reaction from pedestrians is understandably mixed, most did not care when they were displayed at Currumbin last week, some enjoyed the spectacle but others seem distressed and annoyed that they had to move out of the way.
The Segways take up a large chunk of the path, but with legislation restricting them to 12km/h and mechanisms in place for them to slow down, they may not be as terrorising as some people think.
Surfers Paradise councillor Lex Bell was still adamant about their danger, having received feedback from the community they were dangerous and riders could "sneak up" on pedestrians.
"I see it as a sad day for pedestrians because they have yet another quietly moving object to contend with on their walks," Cr Bell said.
"I’ve received a lot of feedback from elderly people who are personally concerned about Segways for themselves, but also for children."
In the US, a toddler in Honolulu was left with bruising and red welts after being run over on the sidewalk by a careless Segway rider and a Connecticut jury awarded a man $10 million after he tumbled from a Segway and suffered brain damage in 2009.
Queensland is the first Australian state to approve the vehicles which are used in many European countries and the majority of American states.
Transport Minister Scott Emerson defended his approval amid claims he ignored a string of safety warnings.