27Use of bicycles, horses, skateboards and rollerblades

27 Use of bicycles, horses, skateboards and rollerblades

27 Use of bicycles, horses, skateboards and rollerblades

(1) A person must not do the following on the Trust lands—

(a) ride a bicycle, scooter or skateboard, or use ski stocks with rollerblades or roller skis, except in an area designated for the activity under section 10,

(b) ride a bicycle, horse, scooter or skateboard, or use rollerblades, without wearing a protective helmet,

(c) ride a bicycle or skateboard, or use rollerblades—

(i) alongside 2 or more persons, or

(ii) closer than 3m behind, or while holding onto, a moving motor vehicle, or

(iii) in a group of more than 16 persons,

(d) ride a pedal-car or similar device, except on a part of the Trust lands designated for use for the activity under section 10,

(e) ride a bicycle or skateboard, or use rollerblades, in an area in which the activity is prohibited by the Trust by a sign displayed on or near the area.

Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.

(2) A person does not commit an offence against this section for anything done with the written permission of the Trust or the Chief Executive.

(3) In this section—

bicycle includes a motor-assisted bicycle but does not include a motorcycle.

holding onto, in relation to a moving motor vehicle, includes being towed behind the motor vehicle using a rope or similar item.

rollerblades includes rollerskates.