(1)  This rule applies to the rider of a bicycle who is at –

(a) a children's crossing; or

(b) a marked foot crossing; or

(c) a pedestrian crossing.

(2)  The rider may ride across the crossing only in accordance with this rule.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.

(3)  The rider may ride across a children's crossing or pedestrian crossing only if the rider stops as near as practicable to the crossing before riding across the crossing.

(4)  The rider may ride across a marked foot crossing only if –

(a) for a crossing with bicycle crossing lights – the rider is allowed, under these rules, to ride across the crossing; or

(b) for a crossing without bicycle crossing lights – a pedestrian is allowed, under these rules, to cross the crossing.

Note 1 See rules 260, 261 and 262 for circumstances in which a rider of a bicycle is allowed to cross a road at bicycle crossing lights.

Note 2 See rule 231 for circumstances in which a pedestrian is allowed to cross a road at pedestrian lights.

(5)  The rider may ride across the crossing only if the rider –

(a) proceeds slowly and safely; and

(b) gives way to any pedestrian on the crossing; and

(c) keeps to the left of any oncoming rider of a bicycle or a pedestrian.

(6)  In this rule –

pedestrian does not include a person in or on a personal mobility device.

Note

Personal mobility device is defined in the dictionary.