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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
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57 Chain guards
(1) If the engine power of a motor bike is transmitted to the rear wheel by a chain, the driver and any passenger must be protected from the front sprocket and at least the upper part of the chain by: (a) the frame or equipment of the motor bike; or (b) a chain guard. (2) A chain guard must cover the chain to a point: (a) at least 300 millimetres to the rear of the rearmost foot rest; or (b) above the centre of the rear drive sprocket.