Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
sec.258Equipment on a bicycle or personal mobility device
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sec.258 Equipment on a bicycle or personal mobility device
A person must not ride a bicycle that does not have— at least 1 effective brake; and a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A person must not ride a personal mobility device that does not have an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A person must not ride a personal mobility device that is steered by handlebars unless the device has a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 258 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 85 (sec.258-ssec.1) A person must not ride a bicycle that does not have— at least 1 effective brake; and a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.258-ssec.2) A person must not ride a personal mobility device that does not have an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.258-ssec.3) A person must not ride a personal mobility device that is steered by handlebars unless the device has a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
- (a) at least 1 effective brake; and
- (b) a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order.