Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
sec.271APassengers in or on quad bikes or utility off-road vehicles
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sec.271A Passengers in or on quad bikes or utility off-road vehicles
A person must not ride a quad bike or drive a utility off-road vehicle with a passenger unless— the passenger is at least 8 years old; and for a passenger on a quad bike—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, reach the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger; and for a passenger in or on a utility off-road vehicle—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, be placed flat on the floor of the vehicle; and the passenger can, while the passenger is seated, hold the vehicle’s handrail (if any). Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 271A ins 2016 SL No. 240 s 13
- (a) the passenger is at least 8 years old; and
- (b) for a passenger on a quad bike—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, reach the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger; and
- (c) for a passenger in or on a utility off-road vehicle—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, be placed flat on the floor of the vehicle; and
- (d) the passenger can, while the passenger is seated, hold the vehicle’s handrail (if any).