271Riding on motor bikes and quad bikes

271 Riding on motor bikes and quad bikes

(1)  [Rule 271 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] [Rule 271 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Unless subrule (1A) applies, the rider of a motor bike, or quad bike, that is moving (other than a rider who is walking beside and pushing a bike), or the rider of a motor bike, or quad bike, that is stationary but not parked, must –

(a) sit astride the rider’s seat facing forwards; and

(b) [Rule 271 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] if the bike is moving –

(i) keep at least one hand on the handlebars; and

(ii) keep both feet on the footrests or footboard designed for the rider’s use.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 Motor bikeand park are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 [Rule 271 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 271 Subrule (1A) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] The rider of a motor bike, or quad bike, that is moving may –

(a) [Rule 271 Subrule (1A) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] stand on the bike's footrests or footboard designed for the rider's use if –

(i) the rider has both feet on the footrests or footboard; and

(ii) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so; or

(b) remove a foot from the footrest or footboard designed for the rider's use if –