Road Rules 2008
Current version for 14 January 2013 to date (accessed 25 May 2013 at 15:03)
Part 15Rule 246

246   Carrying people on a bicycle

(1)  The rider of a bicycle must not carry more persons on the bicycle than the bicycle is designed to carry.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

Example. A single-seat bicycle with a child’s seat attached is designed to carry 2 people, 1 on the bicycle seat and 1 on the attached child’s seat.
(2)  A passenger on a bicycle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must sit in the seat designed for the passenger.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3)  The rider of a bicycle must not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subrule (2).

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

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