19. Non‑compliant personal mobility devices, etc.

Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2026. 3 amendments in all.

(1)

Subject to this Act, an individual must not, without reasonable excuse, ride or drive on a public path that is a footpath or shared path —

(a)

a non‑compliant bicycle;

(b)

a non‑compliant PAB;

(c)

a non‑compliant personal mobility device; or

(d)

a non-compliant mobility vehicle,knowing that, or reckless as to whether, it is non‑compliant.

(2)

Subject to this Act, an individual must not, without reasonable excuse, drive or ride on a public path that is a pedestrian‑only path, a non‑compliant mobility vehicle knowing that, or reckless as to whether, the mobility vehicle is non‑compliant.

(3)

An individual who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; but(b)where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

(4)

Despite subsections (1) and (2), where any requirement is prescribed in regulations as to construction, weight or accessories for any bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle, an individual may, if a grace period is prescribed, ride or drive on a public path during the grace period a bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle (as the case may be), the riding or driving of which is otherwise unlawful under this section by virtue only of that requirement, if the individual proves, on a balance of probabilities, that the individual acquired or purchased the bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle (as the case may be) before the date mentioned in subsection (5)(a).

(5)

A grace period, for any requirement prescribed in regulations as to the construction, weight or accessories for any bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle, means a period —

(a)

starting on the date the requirement in those regulations comes into force; and

(b)

prescribed in those regulations for the purpose of subsection (4).

(6)

In relation to an offence under subsection (3), “repeat offender” means an individual who —

(a)

is convicted, or found guilty, of such an offence (called the current offence); and

(b)

has been convicted or found guilty, on at least one other earlier occasion within the period of 5 years immediately before the date on which the individual is convicted or found guilty of the current offence, of —

(i)

the same offence; or

(ii)

an offence under section 19A.

Terms defined in s 2

accessories
Defined · s 2
“accessories”, in relation to a bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle, means additional parts, or fittings, for the purpose of enhancing the comfort, appearance or performance of the bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle, including sound and internet devices and navigation devices, but not including parts or fittings prescribed for the purposes of this definition;
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bicycle
Defined · s 2
“bicycle” means a vehicle that —(a)has 2 wheels held one behind the other in a frame;(b)is steered by handlebars attached to the front wheel;(c)has pedals; and(d)is built to be propelled solely by human power;
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driving
Defined · s 2
“driving” includes a reference to riding;
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footpath
Defined · s 2
“footpath” means a length or area of path (whether or not contiguous with another path or a road) provided for pedestrians to use, or individuals to ride a bicycle or non‑motorised personal mobility device on, and ending at the nearest of the following:(a)a pedestrian‑only path sign or pedestrian‑only path marking;(b)a shared path sign or shared path marking;(c)a road;(d)the natural end of the path (which may be a dead end);
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mobility vehicle
Defined · s 2
“mobility vehicle” means —(a)a mobility scooter;(b)a motorised wheelchair; or(c)any other motor vehicle designed to carry an individual who is unable to walk or has difficulty in walking and prescribed for the purpose of this definition;
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non‑compliant bicycle
Defined · s 2
“non‑compliant bicycle” means a bicycle the construction, weight or accessories of which do not comply with the requirements as to construction, weight and accessories prescribed either for all bicycles generally or for the particular type of that bicycle;
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non‑compliant mobility vehicle
Defined · s 2
“non‑compliant mobility vehicle” means a mobility vehicle the construction, weight or accessories of which do not comply with the requirements as to construction, weight and accessories prescribed under this Act either for all mobility vehicles generally or for the particular type of that mobility vehicle;
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non‑compliant personal mobility device
Defined · s 2
“non‑compliant personal mobility device” means a personal mobility device the construction, weight or accessories of which do not comply with the requirements as to construction, weight and accessories prescribed either for all personal mobility devices generally or for the particular type of that personal mobility device;
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PAB
Defined · s 2
“power‑assisted bicycle” or “PAB” means a bicycle that —(a)is equipped with an electric motor; and(b)may be propelled by human power or by the electric motor with which it is equipped, or by both;
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pedestrian‑only path
Defined · s 2
“pedestrian‑only path” means a length or area of path (whether or not contiguous with another path or a road) —(a)provided solely for pedestrians to use; and(b)starting at a pedestrian‑only path marking or a pedestrian‑only path sign, and ending at the nearest of the following:(i)an end‑of pedestrian‑only path marking or an end‑of pedestrian‑only path sign;(ii)a shared path sign or a shared path marking;(iii)a road;(iv)the natural end of the path (which may be a dead end);
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personal mobility device
Defined · s 2
“personal mobility device” or “PMD” means a wheeled vehicle that —(a)is built to transport people only (with or without carry‑on baggage); and(b)is propelled by an electric motor attached to the vehicle or by human power or both,and includes a skateboard, but does not include a bicycle, power‑assisted bicycle, motor car, mobility vehicle, non-motorised wheelchair, pram, stroller or trolley, inline skates, roller‑skates or a wheeled toy, and such other vehicle as the Minister may, by order in the Gazette, exclude from this definition;
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public path
Defined · s 2
“public path” means a path or path‑connected open space declared under section 6 as a public path;
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regulations
Defined · s 2
“regulations” means regulations made under this Act;
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repeat offender
Defined · s 2
“repeat offender”, in relation to any offence under this Act, means a person who —(a)is convicted, or found guilty, of such an offence (called the current offence); and(b)has been convicted or found guilty of the same offence on at least one other earlier occasion within the period of 5 years immediately before the date on which the person is convicted or found guilty of the current offence;
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ride
Defined · s 2
“ride”, in relation to a bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle, means to travel in or on the bicycle, PAB, personal mobility device or mobility vehicle;
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riding
Defined · s 2
“ride” or “riding”, only in relation to a motor vehicle that drives itself, means —(a)cause or causing the vehicle to operate and move; or(b)initiate or initiating the operation and movement of the vehicle without the need for anyone to operate or permit the operation of systems that cause the vehicle to move;
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shared path
Defined · s 2
“shared path” means a length or area of path provided for use by both riders and pedestrians, starting at a shared path sign or shared path marking, and ending at the nearest of the following:(a)an end‑of shared path sign or an end‑of shared path marking;(b)a pedestrian‑only path sign or a pedestrian‑only path marking;(c)a road;(d)the natural end of the path (which may be a dead end);
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