ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 15 What is a vehicle

ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 15

    (1)     A "vehicle" is a conveyance that is designed to be propelled or drawn by any means, whether or not capable of being so propelled or drawn, and includes—

        (a)     a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and

        (b)     a bicycle; and

        (c)     an air-cushion vehicle—

but does not include a train.

    (2)     However, a reference in these Rules (except in this Division) to a vehicle—

        (a)     includes a reference to—

              (i)     an animal that is being ridden or is drawing a vehicle; and

              (ii)     a combination; but

        (b)     does not include a reference to—

              (i)     a wheelchair other than a motorised wheelchair capable of a speed of 10 kilometres per hour or more; or

              (ii)     a wheeled recreational device; or

              (iii)     a wheeled toy.

Note

Various terms mentioned in this rule are defined in the dictionary. Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986 .