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ROAD RULES 2019 - REG 256

Bicycle helmets
(1)  The rider of a bicycle must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider’s head, unless the rider is exempt from wearing a bicycle helmet under another law of this jurisdiction.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.

Note Approved bicycle helmet is defined in the dictionary – see clause 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional qualifications.

(2)  A passenger on a bicycle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the passenger's head, unless the passenger is –
(a) a paying passenger on a three or four-wheeled bicycle; or
(b) exempt from wearing a bicycle helmet under another law of this jurisdiction.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.
(3)  The rider of a bicycle must not ride with a passenger on the bicycle unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.



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