Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (BICYCLES) REGULATIONS 2002 - REG 14

14 .         Child-carrying seats

                Any child-carrying seat on a bicycle —

            (a)         must be securely attached to the frame of the bicycle;

            (b)         must be soundly constructed without sharp edges or protrusions;

            (c)         must not be located forward of or on the handlebars;

            (d)         if attached in close proximity to a wheel must be fitted with a guard to prevent any part of the occupant of the seat from contacting any moving part of the bicycle; and

            (e)         must be fitted with —

                  (i)         a footrest or other device to steady the occupant; and

                  (ii)         a restraining device that cannot be easily or accidentally released by the occupant of the seat.