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245 Riding a bicycle
245 Riding a bicycle
The rider of a bicycle must—
(a) be astride the rider’s seat facing forwards (except if the bicycle is not built to be ridden astride), and
(b) ride with at least 1 hand on the handlebars, and
(c) if the bicycle is equipped with a seat—not ride the bicycle seated in any other position on the bicycle.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
rule 245: Am 2016 (412), Sch 1 [8].