8. Restriction on number of passengers carried
Feedback & supportLast amended by an amending law of 2026. 3 amendments in all.
Subject to paragraph (4), a rider of a bicycle on a footpath or shared path must not ride with more passengers on the bicycle than the bicycle is designed to carry.
A rider of a PAB on a shared path must not ride with more passengers on the PAB than the PAB is designed to carry.
A rider of a three-wheeled pedal cycle on a footpath or shared path must not ride with more passengers on the three-wheeled pedal cycle than the three-wheeled pedal cycle is designed to carry.
A rider of a recumbent device or recumbent bicycle on a footpath or shared path must not carry or ride with any passenger.
A driver or rider of a mobility vehicle on a public path must not carry, or drive or ride with, any passenger.
Subregulation 1
Subject to paragraph (4), a rider of a bicycle on a footpath or shared path must not ride with more passengers on the bicycle than the bicycle is designed to carry.
Subregulation 2
A rider of a PAB on a shared path must not ride with more passengers on the PAB than the PAB is designed to carry.
Subregulation 3
A rider of a three-wheeled pedal cycle on a footpath or shared path must not ride with more passengers on the three-wheeled pedal cycle than the three-wheeled pedal cycle is designed to carry.
Subregulation 4
A rider of a recumbent device or recumbent bicycle on a footpath or shared path must not carry or ride with any passenger.
Subregulation 5
A driver or rider of a mobility vehicle on a public path must not carry, or drive or ride with, any passenger.