TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2009 - REG 246 Carrying people on a bicycle

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2009 - REG 246

246 Carrying people on a bicycle

(1) The rider of a bicycle must not carry more persons on the bicycle than the bicycle is designed to carry.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

A single-seat bicycle with a child’s seat attached is designed to carry 2 people, 1 on the bicycle seat and 1 on the attached child’s seat.

(2) A passenger on a bicycle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must sit in the seat designed for the passenger.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3) The rider of a bicycle must not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subsection (2) .

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.