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November 24, 2015 04:35 am GMT

Sorry Bieber, using your hoverboard is illegal on Australian roads

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The self-balancing hoverboard, beloved of pop stars like Justin Bieber and Missy Elliot, is unwelcome on Australian roads.

The sheer number of the popular devices — also known as balance boards and self-balancing scooters — likely to be unwrapped this Christmas has NSW Minister for Roads Duncan Gay concerned

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On Tuesday, he released a statement clarifying the devices are not legal on NSW roads or footpaths. Anywhere but in your living room, basically (or on your private plane à la Bieber).

Don't know what a self-balancing hoverboard is? Let Gay explain: "These new contraptions that look like a skateboard with two wheels, or a Segway with no handles." Read more...

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