ENO
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Thought I would start this thread for the Aussies as I did not see any that covered our Laws in Oz. I have copied and pasted the basics that OZBIKES have put out as they are informative and dont have any legal jargon and Mumbo Jumbo. I particularly used New South Wales legislature but other members can access their state from the same site and elaborate from there.
NEW SOUTH WALES www.zbox.com.au/legal.htm - 28k
*Motorised scooters and mini-bikes
In NSW any device with a motor must be registered for use on a road or road related area unless it is specifically exempt.
Motorised foot scooters, miniature motorbikes (mini-bikes) and other motorised recreational devices do not meet minimum Australian design standards for safety and so cannot be registered. This means they must not be used on roads or in any public areas such as footpaths, car parks and parks.
There are heavy penalties for using unregistered and uninsured vehicles. Police can also seize and take possession of unregistered vehicles.
There are some retailers who sell these vehicles and fail to warn customers that they cannot be used on roads or in public areas.
* Prohibited vehicles
The following vehicles (irrespective of the power output of the motor) are banned from use on roads or in public areas.
# Motorised foot scooters (with or without a seat) – electric/petrol engine
# Mini-bikes
# Motorised human transporters such as the WheelMan, or SEGWAY
# Motorised skateboards – electric/petrol engine
***EXEMPTIONS....THIS IS US
Motor assisted pedal cycles with electric or petrol engines are exempt from registration, provided the maximum engine output power does not exceed 200 watts. Riders must follow the same road rules as for pedal cycles without motors, including wearing a helmet.
Source: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/bicycle/index.html
Please start generating some questions and points that we can elaborate on so we can all be aware of the legislature and restrictions we have under the Law. Maybe we might know more about the legislature than the police who pull us up as I am sure most of those boys in blue focus on CRIME. We should all have a laminated (card) copy in our back pockets so we can quote after they fumble around with their own interpretations.
My questions would be:
(1) DO WE NEED TO HAVE COMPLIANCE PLATES TO PROVE OUR RIDE IS LEGAL UNDER THE ACT
(2) CAN THEY CONFISCATE IF THEY THINK IT IS (OR LOOKS) ILLEGAL.
(3) HOW WILL THEY ASSESS THE "WATTAGE" IF IT IS NOT INSCRIBED ON THE MOTOR ITSELF..THEY DONT CARRY "WATTAGE METERS" ON THEIR HIP DO THEY.
(4) DONT 48cc MOTORS HAVE THE SAME EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS AS THE 80cc MOTORS AND BASICALLY LOOK THE SAME.
(5) IS THERE A LIMITED SPEED THAT THE BIKE CAN DO, IT DOES NOT SPECIFY ANY MAXIMUM SPEED FOR THE "EXEMPTED" BIKE.
(6) CAN YOU HAVE YOUR BIKE TAGGED AS 48cc WITHOUT BREAKING ANY LAWS
(7) IF YOU ARE UNDER THE DESIGNATED SPEED LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC ROAD THEN THEY COULDNT REALLY BOOK YOU FOR SPEEDING COULD
THEY..YOU SHOULDNT BE DOING OVER 35-40KPH ANYWAY TO BE SAFE
(8) DO YOU NEED TO HAVE LIGHTS AND INDICATORS ON DAY RIDES
(9) DO YOU HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS OTHER VEHICLES ON PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LAW TO SAY YOU DONT NEED TO BE REGISTERED.
(10) IS THERE OTHER DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE ACT THAT IS MORE SPECIFIC IN REGARD TO YOUR RIGHTS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
Lets get very familiar with this Legislation and be able to quote it to police if need be. If there are any MBc members who are in the legal fraternity then we could do with some input and advice from them.
Like I have already said other members in other states should add to this thread as NSW laws do vary slightly from other state laws.
THANKS FOR THE TIME YOU SPENT READING THE INFO..LETS USE IT TO OUR ADVANTAGE IN THE FUTURE..........ENO (Down Under)
NEW SOUTH WALES www.zbox.com.au/legal.htm - 28k
*Motorised scooters and mini-bikes
In NSW any device with a motor must be registered for use on a road or road related area unless it is specifically exempt.
Motorised foot scooters, miniature motorbikes (mini-bikes) and other motorised recreational devices do not meet minimum Australian design standards for safety and so cannot be registered. This means they must not be used on roads or in any public areas such as footpaths, car parks and parks.
There are heavy penalties for using unregistered and uninsured vehicles. Police can also seize and take possession of unregistered vehicles.
There are some retailers who sell these vehicles and fail to warn customers that they cannot be used on roads or in public areas.
* Prohibited vehicles
The following vehicles (irrespective of the power output of the motor) are banned from use on roads or in public areas.
# Motorised foot scooters (with or without a seat) – electric/petrol engine
# Mini-bikes
# Motorised human transporters such as the WheelMan, or SEGWAY
# Motorised skateboards – electric/petrol engine
***EXEMPTIONS....THIS IS US
Motor assisted pedal cycles with electric or petrol engines are exempt from registration, provided the maximum engine output power does not exceed 200 watts. Riders must follow the same road rules as for pedal cycles without motors, including wearing a helmet.
Source: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/bicycle/index.html
Please start generating some questions and points that we can elaborate on so we can all be aware of the legislature and restrictions we have under the Law. Maybe we might know more about the legislature than the police who pull us up as I am sure most of those boys in blue focus on CRIME. We should all have a laminated (card) copy in our back pockets so we can quote after they fumble around with their own interpretations.
My questions would be:
(1) DO WE NEED TO HAVE COMPLIANCE PLATES TO PROVE OUR RIDE IS LEGAL UNDER THE ACT
(2) CAN THEY CONFISCATE IF THEY THINK IT IS (OR LOOKS) ILLEGAL.
(3) HOW WILL THEY ASSESS THE "WATTAGE" IF IT IS NOT INSCRIBED ON THE MOTOR ITSELF..THEY DONT CARRY "WATTAGE METERS" ON THEIR HIP DO THEY.
(4) DONT 48cc MOTORS HAVE THE SAME EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS AS THE 80cc MOTORS AND BASICALLY LOOK THE SAME.
(5) IS THERE A LIMITED SPEED THAT THE BIKE CAN DO, IT DOES NOT SPECIFY ANY MAXIMUM SPEED FOR THE "EXEMPTED" BIKE.
(6) CAN YOU HAVE YOUR BIKE TAGGED AS 48cc WITHOUT BREAKING ANY LAWS
(7) IF YOU ARE UNDER THE DESIGNATED SPEED LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC ROAD THEN THEY COULDNT REALLY BOOK YOU FOR SPEEDING COULD
THEY..YOU SHOULDNT BE DOING OVER 35-40KPH ANYWAY TO BE SAFE
(8) DO YOU NEED TO HAVE LIGHTS AND INDICATORS ON DAY RIDES
(9) DO YOU HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS OTHER VEHICLES ON PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LAW TO SAY YOU DONT NEED TO BE REGISTERED.
(10) IS THERE OTHER DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE ACT THAT IS MORE SPECIFIC IN REGARD TO YOUR RIGHTS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
Lets get very familiar with this Legislation and be able to quote it to police if need be. If there are any MBc members who are in the legal fraternity then we could do with some input and advice from them.
Like I have already said other members in other states should add to this thread as NSW laws do vary slightly from other state laws.
THANKS FOR THE TIME YOU SPENT READING THE INFO..LETS USE IT TO OUR ADVANTAGE IN THE FUTURE..........ENO (Down Under)
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