Road Rules 2019
243Travelling on rollerblades, &c., on a bicycle path or separated footpath
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243 Travelling on rollerblades, &c., on a bicycle path or separated footpath
(1) A person travelling on rollerblades, rollerskates, or a similar wheeled recreational device, must not be on a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of pedestrians unless the person –
(a) is crossing the separated footpath by the shortest safe route; and
(b) does not stay on the separated footpath for longer than necessary to cross the separated footpath safely.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
Note Separated footpath is defined in rule 239.
(2) A person travelling on rollerblades, rollerskates, or a similar wheeled recreational device, on a bicycle path, or a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of bicycles, must keep out of the path of any bicycle.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
Note Bicycle is defined in the dictionary, and bicycle path is defined in rule 239.