Riding on motor bikes and motor cycles
271 Riding on motor bikes and motor cycles
Rule 271(1) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 12(1).
Unless subrule (1A) applies, the rider of a motor bike that is moving (other than a rider who is walking beside and pushing a motor bike), or the rider of a motor bike that is stationary but not parked, must—
sit astride the rider's seat facing forwards; and
Rule 271(1)(b) substituted by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 12(2).
if the motor bike is moving—
keep at least one hand on the handlebars; and
keep both feet on the footrests or footboard designed for the rider's use.
Rule 271(1)(c) revoked by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 12(3).
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- 5 penalty units.
Note
Motor bike and park are defined in the dictionary.
The rider of a motor bike that is moving may—
stand on the motor bike's footrests or footboard designed for the rider's use if—
the rider has both feet on the footrests or footboard; and
in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so; or
remove a foot from the footrest or footboard designed for the rider's use if—
the rider is sitting on the rider's seat; and
at least one foot is on a footrest or footboard; and
Rule 271(1A)(b)(iii) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 10(1).
in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so; or
Rule 271(1A)(c) inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 10(2).
remove both feet from the footrests or footboard designed for the rider's use if the motor bike is moving at less than 10 kilometres per hour and—
the rider is manoeuvring the motor bike in order to park the motor bike; or
the motor bike is decelerating to come to a stop; or
the motor bike is accelerating from being stopped.
A passenger on a motor bike (except a passenger in a sidecar or on a seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat) that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must—
sit astride the pillion seat facing forwards; and
keep both feet on the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger on the motor bike.
- 10 penalty units.
The rider of a motor cycle must not ride with a passenger (except a passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger) unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).
- 10 penalty units.
Note
Motor cycle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.
The rider of a motor cycle must not ride with more than one passenger (excluding any passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat).
- 10 penalty units.
The rider of a motor bike must not ride with more passengers in a sidecar, or on a seat designed for a passenger, than the sidecar, or seat, is designed to carry.
- 10 penalty units.
The rider of a motor bike must not ride with a passenger who is under 8 years old unless the passenger is in a sidecar.
- 10 penalty units.
A passenger must not ride in a sidecar of a motor bike unless the passenger is seated safely.
- 10 penalty units.
The rider of a motor bike must not ride with a passenger in a sidecar unless the passenger complies with subrule (5B).
- 10 penalty units.
A provision of this rule does not apply to a person if—
Rule 271(6)(a) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 15).
the Secretary has, by notice in writing, exempted the person from the provision; and
the person—
is carrying written evidence of that exemption; and
produces that evidence to a police officer or authorised person when asked to do so.
Note
Authorised person and police officer are defined in the dictionary.
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