216ARestrictions on use of quad bikes

216A Restrictions on use of quad bikes

(1)  The person with management or control of a quad bike at a workplace must ensure that –

(a) an approved helmet is available for use with the quad bike; and

(b) any person using the quad bike has been provided with appropriate training in the use of the quad bike; and

(c) the quad bike is not used to carry a passenger unless the quad bike is designed to carry a seated passenger.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.

(2)  A person must not use a quad bike at a workplace unless the person –

(a) has undertaken appropriate training in the use of the quad bike; and

(b) is using the quad bike consistently with that training; and

(c) is wearing an approved helmet.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding $6 000.

(3)  A person must not use a quad bike to carry a passenger at a workplace unless the quad bike is designed to carry a seated passenger.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding $6 000.

(4)  In this regulation –

approved helmet means a helmet that complies with AS 1698, AS/NZS 1698, UN ECE22.05 or any other relevant standard;

quad bike means a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor bike.

| Note | | Regulations 214 and 215 also apply to a quad bike. |