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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
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17 Who is a rider
(1) A rider is the person who is riding a motor bike, bicycle, animal or animal‑drawn vehicle.
Note 1: Bicycle and motor bike are defined in the dictionary.
Note 2: Ride, for the rider of a motor bike or animal‑drawn vehicle, includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.
(2) A rider does not include: (a) a passenger; or (b) a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle.