270Wearing motor bike helmets

270 Wearing motor bike helmets

(1)  [Rule 270 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] The rider of a motor bike, or quad bike, that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must –

(a) wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider’s head; and

(b) not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 [Rule 270 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Motor bike, park and quad bike are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 [Rule 270 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] This rule has been amended to include quad bikes and is no longer uniform with the model road rules of Australia.

(1A)  [Rule 270 Subrule (1A) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] However, the rider of a motor bike, or quad bike, that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, is exempt from wearing an approved motor bike helmet if –

(a) [Rule 270 Subrule (1A) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] the bike's engine is not on; and

(b) [Rule 270 Subrule (1A) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] the rider is pushing the bike; and

(c) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider not to wear the helmet.

(2)  [Rule 270 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] A passenger on a motor bike, or quad bike, that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the passenger’s head.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.