5A. No riding of personal mobility devices, etc., on roads

if the individual crosses the road by the shortest safe route, and does not stay on the road longer than necessary to cross the road safely; or

if —

there is, in the case of a rider of a personal mobility device, an obstruction on a shared path or footpath (within the meaning of the Active Mobility Act 2017) adjacent to the road (called an adjacent area), or there is an obstruction on any public path (within the meaning of that Act) adjacent to the road (also called an adjacent area) in the case of a driver or rider of a mobility vehicle;

it is impracticable to travel on the adjacent area; and

the individual travels no more than reasonably necessary along the road to avoid the obstruction.

to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; and

if the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.