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A new "courtesy zone'' along Dunedin's main streets aims to encourage Lime e-scooter riders to slow down.
The trial, launched this week, sets a voluntary 15kmh speed limit for e-scooters, mobility scooters and skateboarders in the central city.
The courtesy zone would cover George and Princes Sts, between Albany and Rattray Sts, and is being promoted through new footpath markings and signage.
Dunedin City Council customer and regulatory services group manager Adrian Blair said the zone aimed to encourage all footpath users to be considerate of each other.
The street markings served as a general reminder, rather than creating a designated area for scooters, he said.
Police supported the initiative, and would be "keeping an eye on the area while they were out and about'', but penalties for breaching the voluntary speed limit would not be imposed, he said.