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Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
sec.245Riding a bicycle
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sec.245 Riding a bicycle
The rider of a bicycle must— be astride the rider’s seat facing forwards (except if the bicycle is not built to be ridden astride); and ride with at least 1 hand on the handlebars; and 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. s 245 amd 2016 SL No. 240 s 9
- (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.