Road Safety Road Rules Amendment (Electric Scooter Trial) Rules 2021 (Vic)
Road Safety Road Rules Amendment (Electric Scooter Trial) Rules 2021
S.R. No. 135/2021
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Rule Page
Part 1—Preliminary
1Objective
2Authorising provision
3Commencement
4Principal Rules
Part 2—Application of Rules
5What is a vehicle
6Who is a driver
7Who is a rider
Part 3—Making turns
8Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)
9Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road
10Division does not apply to certain turns
11Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi‑lane road)
12Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road
13Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign
14Optional hook turn by a bicycle rider
15Bicycle rider making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign
16Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign
17Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights
18Making a U-turn at certain crossings
19Making a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights
Part 4—Change of directions and stop signals
20Giving a right change of direction signal
21Division does not apply to bicycle riders or certain tram drivers
22Stopping for a red traffic light or arrow
23Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow
24Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to yellow or red
25Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights
Part 5—Giving way
26Part 7—Giving way
27Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places
28Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection (except a roundabout)
29Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road
30Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places
Part 6—Traffic signs and road markings
31Part 8—Traffic signs and road markings
32Left turn signs
33Right turn signs
34No turns signs
35No left turn and no right turn signs
36No overtaking or passing signs
37No overtaking on bridge signs
38Emergency stopping lane only signs
39One-way signs
40Keep left and keep right signs
41No entry signs
42Hand-held stop signs
43Safety ramp and arrester bed signs
Part 7—Roundabouts
44Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction
45Giving way by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout
Part 8—Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules
46Keeping to the left of oncoming vehicles
47Keeping to the left of the centre of a road or the dividing line
48Keeping off a dividing strip
49Keeping off a painted island
50No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle
51Keeping a sufficient distance when passing to the right side of a bicycle
52Driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic
53Moving from one marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes
54Driving on or across a continuous white edge line
55Circumstances in which a motor cycle rider may engage in lane filtering
56Bicycle lanes
57Bus lanes
58Tram lanes
59Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes etc.
Part 9—Restrictions on stopping and parking
60Stopping in an emergency stopping lane
61Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island
62Stopping on a road with a bicycle parking sign
Part 10—Lights and warning devices
63Heading to Division 1 of Part 13 amended
64Division does not apply to riders of bicycles, animals or animal-drawn vehicles
Part 11—Rules for pedestrians
65Getting on or into a moving vehicle
66Pedestrians on a bicycle path or separated footpath
67Division 2—Rules for persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys
68Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a footpath or shared path
69Travelling on rollerblades etc. on a bicycle path or separated footpath
70Meanings of scooter
71Travelling on an electric personal transporter on a bicycle path or separated footpath
Part 12—Additional rules for bicycle riders
72Part 15—Additional rules for bicycle riders
73New heading to Division 1 of Part 15 inserted and new rule 244W inserted
74Riding in a bicycle lane on a road
75Entering a bicycle storage area
76Giving way while entering or in a bicycle storage area
77No riding across a road on a crossing
78Riding on a separated footpath
79Riding on a footpath or shared path
80Riding to the left of oncoming bicycle riders on a path
81No bicycle signs and markings
82Bicycle riders not to cause a traffic hazard
83Bicycles being towed etc.
84Riding too close to the rear of a motor vehicle
85Bicycle helmets
86Equipment on a bicycle
87Riding at night
88Stopping for a red bicycle crossing light
89Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light
90Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red
91New Division 2 of Part 15 inserted
Part 13—Rules for persons travelling in or on vehicles
92Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc.
Part 14—Miscellaneous road rules
93Driving on a path
94Driving on a nature strip
95Use of mobile phones
96Leading an animal while in or on a vehicle
97Direction by a police officer or authorised person
Part 15—Traffic control devices and traffic‑related items
98How separated footpath signs and separated footpath road markings apply
Part 16—Dictionary
99Dictionary
Part 17—Reader's Guide
100Reader's Guide
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Endnotes
STATUTORY RULES 2021
S.R. No. 135/2021
Road Safety Act 1986
Road Safety Road Rules Amendment (Electric Scooter Trial) Rules 2021
The Governor in Council makes the following Rules:
Dated: 9 November 2021
Responsible Minister:
BEN CARROLL
Minister for Roads and Road SafetyALEXANDRA DEBELJAKOVIC
Clerk of the Executive Council
Part 1—Preliminary
1Objective
The objective of these Rules is to amend the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 to make provision for the use of electric scooters on roads and road related areas on a trial basis.
2Authorising provision
These Rules are made under section 95D of the Road Safety Act 1986.
3Commencement
These Rules come into operation on 15 November 2021.
4Principal Rules
In these Rules, the Road Safety Road Rules 2017[1] are called the Principal Rules.
Part 2—Application of Rules
5What is a vehicle
After rule 15(b) of the Principal Rules insert—
"(ba)an electric scooter; and".
6Who is a driver
(1)In rule 16(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle," insert "electric scooter,".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 16(1) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
7Who is a rider
(1)In rule 17(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle," insert "electric scooter,".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 17(1) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
(3)In rule 17(2)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
Part 3—Making turns
8Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)
In rule 27(1A) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle who" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter who".
9Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road
In rule 28(2A) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle turning" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter turning".
10Division does not apply to certain turns
(1)In rule 30(1)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 30(1) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle," insert "electric scooter,".
11Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi‑lane road)
In rule 31(4A) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle who" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter who".
12Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road
In rule 32(2A) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle turning" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter turning".
13Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign
In the penalty at the foot of rule 34(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
14Optional hook turn by a bicycle rider
(1)In the heading to rule 35 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle rider" substitute "rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter".
(2)In rule 35(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 35(1) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
15Bicycle rider making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign
(1)In the heading to rule 36 of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle rider" substitute "Rider of bicycle or electric scooter".
(2)In rule 36 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 36 of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
16Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign
In the penalty at the foot of rule 39(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
17Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights
In the penalty at the foot of rule 41 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
18Making a U-turn at certain crossings
In the penalty at the foot of rule 43 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
19Making a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights
In the penalty at the foot of rule 43A of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
Part 4—Change of directions and stop signals
20Giving a right change of direction signal
(1)In rule 48(3A) and (5)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In the notes at the foot of rule 48(5) of the Principal Rules—
(a)in note 1, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter";
(b)in note 2, after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters".
21Division does not apply to bicycle riders or certain tram drivers
(1)In the heading to rule 52 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles or electric scooters".
(2)In rule 52 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 52 of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
22Stopping for a red traffic light or arrow
In rule 56(3)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
23Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow
(1)In the penalty at the foot of rule 57(3) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In rule 57(4)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
24Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to yellow or red
In the penalty at the foot of rule 61(5) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
25Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights
(1)In rule 62(1)(b) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle at" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter at".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 62(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle crossing lights," insert "electric scooter,".
Part 5—Giving way
26Part 7—Giving way
In the seventh dot point of note 1 under the heading to Part 7 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
27Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places
In the penalty at the foot of rule 68(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
28Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection (except a roundabout)
In the penalty at the foot of rule 69(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
29Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road
In the penalty at the foot of rule 70 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
30Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places
In the penalty at the foot of rule 71(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
Part 6—Traffic signs and road markings
31Part 8—Traffic signs and road markings
In the tenth dot point of note 1 under the heading to Part 8 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
32Left turn signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 88(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
33Right turn signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 89(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
34No turns signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 90 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
35No left turn and no right turn signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 91(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
36No overtaking or passing signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 93(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
37No overtaking on bridge signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 94 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
38Emergency stopping lane only signs
(1)For rule 95(2) of the Principal Rules substitute—
"(2)This rule does not apply to—
(a)the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter; or
(b)the driver of a vehicle that is being driven in the emergency stopping lane with written consent of the Secretary.".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 95(2) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
39One-way signs
(1)In the penalty at the foot of rule 98(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In rule 98(3) of the Principal Rules, for "rider of a bicycle" substitute "rider of a bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 98(3) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle," insert "electric scooter,".
40Keep left and keep right signs
(1)In rule 99(3) of the Principal Rules, for "rider of a bicycle" substitute "rider of a bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 99(3) of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle," substitute "Bicycle, electric scooter,".
41No entry signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 100 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
42Hand-held stop signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 101(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
43Safety ramp and arrester bed signs
In the penalty at the foot of rule 101A(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
Part 7—Roundabouts
44Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction
(1)In rule 111(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles," insert "electric scooters,".
(2)In rule 111(6) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
45Giving way by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout
(1)In the heading to rule 119 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
(2)In rule 119 of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter";
(b)after "bicycles" insert ", electric scooters".
(3)In note 1 at the foot of rule 119 of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
Part 8—Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules
46Keeping to the left of oncoming vehicles
(1)In rule 131(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", the rider of an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 131(2) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle," insert "electric scooter,".
47Keeping to the left of the centre of a road or the dividing line
(1)In the penalty at the foot of rule 132(1), (2) and (2A) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 4 at the foot of rule 132(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 132(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
48Keeping off a dividing strip
In note 3 at the foot of rule 137(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
49Keeping off a painted island
(1)In the penalty at the foot of rule 138(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 3 at the foot of rule 138(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
50No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle
(1)In rule 141(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 141(1) of the Principal Rules, for "the road," substitute "the road, electric scooter,".
(3)In rule 141(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
51Keeping a sufficient distance when passing to the right side of a bicycle
(1)In the heading to rule 144A of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)After rule 144A(1) of the Principal Rules insert—
"(1A)A driver of a motor vehicle driving past to the right side of an electric scooter must pass the electric scooter at a sufficient distance from the electric scooter if the electric scooter is travelling along a road in the same direction as the driver.
Penalty:10 penalty units.".
(3)In rule 144A(2) of the Principal Rules—
(a)for "subrule (1)" substitute "subrule (1) or (1A)";
(b)after "bicycle" insert "or the electric scooter (as the case may be)".
(4)For rule 144A(3) of the Principal Rules substitute—
"(3)For the purposes of this rule—
(a)sufficient distance from the bicycle means—
(i)if, at the time the driver passes the bicycle, the speed-limit applying for the length of road is not more than 60 kilometres per hour—a lateral distance of at least 1 metre between the driver's motor vehicle and the bicycle; or
(ii)if, at the time the driver passes the bicycle, the speed-limit applying for the length of road is more than 60 kilometres per hour—a lateral distance of at least 1·5 metres between the driver's motor vehicle and the bicycle; and
(b)sufficient distance from the electric scooter means if, at the time the driver passes the electric scooter, the speed-limit applying for the length of road is not more than 50 kilometres per hour—a lateral distance of at least 1 metre between the driver's motor vehicle and the electric scooter.
Note
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride on a road on which the speed-limit is greater than 50 kilometres per hour—see rule 262D.".
(5)In rule 144A(4)(b)(i) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or the electric scooter".
(6)In the notes at the foot of rule 144A(4) of the Principal Rules—
(a)in note 1, for "dividing strip," substitute "dividing strip, electric scooter,";
(b)in note 2, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
52Driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic
In note 2 at the foot of rule 146(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
53Moving from one marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes
In note 2 at the foot of rule 147 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
54Driving on or across a continuous white edge line
(1)In rule 150(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 150(2) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
55Circumstances in which a motor cycle rider may engage in lane filtering
(1)For rule 151B(1)(ab) of the Principal Rules substitute—
"(ab)if the rider is riding past to the right side of a bicycle or an electric scooter—the rider complies with rule 144A(1) or 144A(1A) (as the case may be); and".
(2)After note 3 at the foot of rule 151B(1) of the Principal Rules insert—
"4 Rule 144A(1A) deals with passing to the right side of an electric scooter at a sufficient distance.".
56Bicycle lanes
(1)In rule 153(1) of the Principal Rules, for "rider of a bicycle" substitute "rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 153(1) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
57Bus lanes
(1)In rule 154(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 154(1) of the Principal Rules, after "coach" insert ", electric scooter".
58Tram lanes
In note 2 at the foot of rule 155(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
59Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes etc.
In rule 158(1)(e) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles," insert "electric scooters,".
Part 9—Restrictions on stopping and parking
60Stopping in an emergency stopping lane
(1)In rule 178 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 178 of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle and driver's vehicle" substitute "Bicycle, driver's vehicle and electric scooter".
61Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island
(1)In rule 197(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 197(2) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
62Stopping on a road with a bicycle parking sign
(1)In rule 201 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 201 of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
Part 10—Lights and warning devices
63Heading to Division 1 of Part 13 amended
In the heading to Division 1 of Part 13 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles," insert "electric scooters,".
64Division does not apply to riders of bicycles, animals or animal-drawn vehicles
(1)In the heading to rule 214 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles," insert "electric scooters,".
(2)In rule 214 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle," insert "an electric scooter,".
(3)In note 1 at the foot of rule 214 of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
(4)In note 2 at the foot of rule 214 of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter";
(b)after "bicycles" insert "or electric scooters".
Part 11—Rules for pedestrians
65Getting on or into a moving vehicle
(1)In rule 237(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
(2)In note 1 at the foot of rule 237(2) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
66Pedestrians on a bicycle path or separated footpath
(1)In rule 239(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters".
(2)In the notes at the foot of rule 239(1) of the Principal Rules—
(a)in note 1, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are";
(b)in note 2, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
(3)In rule 239(2) of the Principal Rules, for "of bicycles" (where twice occurring) substitute "of bicycles and electric scooters".
(4)In note 2 at the foot of rule 239(2) of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters";
(b)for "any bicycle" substitute "any bicycle or electric scooter".
(5)In note 3 at the foot of rule 239(2) of the Principal Rules, for "any bicycle" substitute "any bicycle or electric scooter".
(6)In rule 239(3) of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycles" (where twice occurring) insert "and electric scooters";
(b)for "any bicycle" substitute "any bicycle or electric scooter".
(7)For the note at the foot of the definition of separated footpath in rule 239(4) of the Principal Rules substitute—
"Notes
1 Footpath and no bicycles road marking are defined in the dictionary.
2 Rule 249 describes how a rider of an electric scooter must ride on a separated footpath.".
67Division 2—Rules for persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys
After note 3 under the heading to Division 2 of Part 14 of the Principal Rules insert—
"4 An electric scooter is not a wheeled recreational device. Electric scooter is defined in the dictionary.".
68Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a footpath or shared path
(1)After note 3 at the foot of rule 242(1) of the Principal Rules insert—
"4 A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a footpath—see rule 262C. A rider of an electric scooter who is riding an electric scooter on a shared path must give way to persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices or toys, as well as other pedestrians—see rule 250(2A).".
(2)In rule 242(2) of the Principal Rules—
(a)for "both the riders of bicycles and pedestrians" substitute "the riders of bicycles, the riders of electric scooters and pedestrians";
(b)for "both bicycles and pedestrians" substitute "bicycles, electric scooters and pedestrians".
(3)In the note at the foot of rule 242(2) of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycle" insert ", electric scooter".
69Travelling on rollerblades etc. on a bicycle path or separated footpath
(1)In rule 243(2) of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters";
(b)after "any bicycle" insert "or electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 243(2) of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle is" substitute "Bicycle and electric scooter are".
70Meanings of scooter
(1)In rule 244A of the Principal Rules, for "(with or without a seat)" substitute "with or without a seat (other than an electric scooter)".
(2)At the foot of rule 244A of the Principal Rules insert—
"Note
Electric scooter is defined in the dictionary.".
71Travelling on an electric personal transporter on a bicycle path or separated footpath
(1)In rule 244J(3) of the Principal Rules, for "any bicycle" substitute "any bicycle or electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 244J(3) of the Principal Rules, for "is" substitute "and electric scooter are".
Part 12—Additional rules for bicycle riders
72Part 15—Additional rules for bicycle riders
(1)In the heading to Part 15 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
(2)For the notes under the heading to Part 15 of the Principal Rules substitute—
"Notes
1 This Part contains rules that apply only to riders of bicycles and electric scooters. Most rules in these Rules apply to riders of bicycles and electric scooters in the same way as they apply to drivers—see rule 19. There are some other rules that are for riders of bicycles only, for riders of electric scooters only or that have exceptions for riders of bicycles and electric scooters. These include—
·optional hook turn by a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter—rule 35;
·rider of bicycle or electric scooter making a hook turn contrary to a no hook turn by bicycles sign—rule 36;
·riders of bicycles or electric scooters exempted from giving stop signals—rule 52;
·exception for riders of bicycles or electric scooters riding in emergency stopping lanes—rule 95;
·riders of bicycles or electric scooters entering and leaving roundabouts—rules 111 and 119;
·riders of bicycles or electric scooters overtaking to the left—rule 141;
·riding a bicycle alongside other riders—rule 151;
·bicycle lanes—rule 153;
·parking at a bicycle rail or in a bicycle rack—rule 166;
·stopping on footpaths—rule 197;
·stopping on a road with a bicycle parking sign—rule 201.
2 Bicycle and electric scooter are defined in the dictionary.".
73New heading to Division 1 of Part 15 inserted and new rule 244W inserted
After the note under the heading to Part 15 of the Principal Rules insert—
"Division 1—Rules for riders of bicycles and electric scooters
244WApplication of Division
This Division contains rules that apply to—
(a)riders of bicycles only; and
(b)riders of bicycles and electric scooters.".
74Riding in a bicycle lane on a road
In rule 247(1) of the Principal Rules—
(a)for "bicycle riding" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter riding";
(b)after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters".
75Entering a bicycle storage area
In rule 247A(1) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle approaching" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter approaching".
76Giving way while entering or in a bicycle storage area
In rule 247B of the Principal Rules—
(a)in subrule (1), for "bicycle must" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter must";
(b)in subrule (2)—
(i)for "bicycle that" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter that";
(ii)for "the bicycle" substitute "the bicycle or the electric scooter".
77No riding across a road on a crossing
In rule 248 of the Principal Rules—
(a)in subrule (1), after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter";
(b)in subrule (2), for "bicycle must" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter must".
78Riding on a separated footpath
(1)In rule 249 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In note 2 at the foot of rule 249 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
79Riding on a footpath or shared path
After rule 250(2) of the Principal Rules insert—
"(2A)The rider of an electric scooter riding on a shared path must—
(a)keep to the left of the shared path unless it is impracticable to do so; and
(b)give way to any pedestrian (except a person travelling on an electric personal transporter) on the shared path.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Notes
1 Pedestrian is defined in rule 18 and shared path is defined in rule 242.
2 For subrule (2A), give way means the rider must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.".
80Riding to the left of oncoming bicycle riders on a path
(1)In the heading to rule 251 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles or electric scooters".
(2)In rule 251 of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle rider" substitute "rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter".
(3)At the end of rule 251 of the Principal Rules insert—
"(2)The rider of an electric scooter riding on a bicycle path, separated footpath or shared path must keep to the left of any oncoming rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter on the path.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Bicycle path and separated footpath are defined in rule 239. Shared path is defined in rule 242.".
81No bicycle signs and markings
After rule 252(1) of the Principal Rules insert—
"(1A)The rider of an electric scooter must not ride on a length of road to which a no bicycles sign, or a no bicycles road marking, applies.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Length, of road and no bicycles road marking are defined in the dictionary.".
82Bicycle riders not to cause a traffic hazard
(1)In the heading to rule 253 of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle riders" substitute "Riders of bicycles or electric scooters".
(2)In rule 253 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
83Bicycles being towed etc.
(1)In the heading to rule 254 of the Principal Rules, after "Bicycles" insert "or electric scooters".
(2)In rule 254(1) and (2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
84Riding too close to the rear of a motor vehicle
In rule 255 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
85Bicycle helmets
(1)In rule 256(1) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle must" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter must".
(2)In rule 256(4) and (6)(a) of the Principal Rules, for ", or being taken as a passenger on, a bicycle" substitute "a bicycle or an electric scooter or being taken as a passenger on a bicycle".
86Equipment on a bicycle
(1)In the heading to rule 258 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
(2)In rule 258 of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
87Riding at night
In rule 259 of the Principal Rules—
(a)for "bicycle must" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter must";
(b)for "the bicycle, or the rider" substitute "the bicycle, the electric scooter, or the rider";
(c)for "of the bicycle" (wherever occurring) substitute "of the bicycle or the electric scooter".
88Stopping for a red bicycle crossing light
In rule 260(1) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle approaching" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter approaching".
89Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light
In rule 261(1) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle approaching" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter approaching".
90Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red
In rule 262(1) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle who" substitute "bicycle or an electric scooter who".
91New Division 2 of Part 15 inserted
After rule 262 of the Principal Rules insert—
"Division 2—Additional rules for riders of electric scooters
Notes
1 For the purposes of these Rules, a person riding on an electric scooter is a rider—see rule 17. This Division contains rules that apply to a rider of an electric scooter only.
2 Electric scooter, electric scooter use area and commercially operated share scheme are defined in the dictionary.
262ARiding electric scooters in an electric scooter use area
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a road or road related area unless the road or road related area is in an electric scooter use area.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Electric scooter use area is defined in the dictionary.
262BRiding electric scooters provided under a commercially operated share scheme
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a road or road related area unless the electric scooter is provided under a commercially operated share scheme.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Commercially operated share scheme and electric scooter use area are defined in the dictionary.
262CRiding electric scooters on a footpath
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a footpath other than a separated footpath or a shared path where permitted in the Rules.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Footpath, separated footpath and shared path are defined in the dictionary.
262DRiding electric scooters on certain roads
(1)A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a road on which the speed-limit is greater than 50 kilometres per hour.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
(2)Subrule (1) does not apply to a rider of an electric scooter if the rider—
(a)crosses the road by the shortest safe route; and
(b)does not stay on the road longer than necessary to cross the road safely; and
(c)is not prohibited, under these Rules, from crossing the road on an electric scooter.
(3)In this rule, road does not include a road related area, but includes any shoulder of the road.
Note
Road related area is defined in rule 13. Shoulder is defined in rule 12.
262ERiding an electric scooter on a road alongside another rider or pedestrian
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a road or road related area alongside another rider or pedestrian travelling on the road or road related area in the same direction as the rider of the electric scooter, unless the rider of the electric scooter is overtaking the other rider or pedestrian.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
262FMinimum age requirement for riding an electric scooter
A person who is under 18 years of age must not ride an electric scooter on a road or road related area.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
262GSpeed-limit applicable to electric scooter
A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a road or road related area, where permitted in the Rules, at a speed over 20 kilometres per hour.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
262HCarrying people on electric scooter
A rider of an electric scooter must not use the electric scooter on a road or road related area to carry any other person.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
262IOffence to consume intoxicating liquor while riding an electric scooter
A rider of an electric scooter must not consume intoxicating liquor while riding the electric scooter on a road or road related area.
Penalty:5 penalty units.".
Part 13—Rules for persons travelling in or on vehicles
92Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc.
In rule 269(2) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter".
Part 14—Miscellaneous road rules
93Driving on a path
(1)In rule 288 of the Principal Rules—
(a)in subrule (1), after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter";
(b)in subrule (4), after "bicycle" insert ", the rider of an electric scooter".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 288(1) of the Principal Rules, for "Bicycle is" substitute "Bicycle and electric scooter are".
(3)In note 4 at the foot of rule 288(4) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
(4)For the note at the foot of rule 288(6) of the Principal Rules substitute—
"Notes
1 Bicycle path is defined in rule 239. Footpath is defined in the dictionary. Shared path is defined in rule 242.
2 A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a footpath—see rule 262C.".
94Driving on a nature strip
In rule 289(1)(d) of the Principal Rules—
(a)after "bicycle" insert ", an electric scooter";
(b)after "bicycles" insert ", electric scooters".
95Use of mobile phones
(1)In rule 300(1C) of the Principal Rules—
(a)for "bicycle, or a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, or the driver of a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle" substitute "bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter, a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or the driver of a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle";
(b)for "the bicycle," (wherever occurring) substitute "the bicycle, the electric scooter,".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 300(1C) of the Principal Rules, for "Wheeled recreational device and bicycle" substitute "Bicycle, electric scooter and wheeled recreational device".
(3)In rule 300(2) of the Principal Rules, for "bicycle," (where twice occurring) substitute "bicycle, electric scooter,".
(4)In rule 300(3) of the Principal Rules, for "vehicle, or the rider of a bicycle, or a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, or the" substitute "vehicle, the rider of a bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter, a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, or the".
96Leading an animal while in or on a vehicle
After rule 301(3) of the Principal Rules insert—
"(4)The rider of an electric scooter must not lead an animal, including by tethering the animal to the electric scooter.
Penalty:3 penalty units.
Note
Electric scooter is defined in the dictionary.".
97Direction by a police officer or authorised person
In the penalty at the foot of rule 304(1) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycle" insert "or an electric scooter".
Part 15—Traffic control devices and traffic‑related items
98How separated footpath signs and separated footpath road markings apply
(1)In rule 336(2)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters".
(2)In the note at the foot of rule 336(2)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "symbol" insert ", electric scooter".
(3)In rule 336(3)(b) of the Principal Rules, after "bicycles" insert "and electric scooters".
Part 16—Dictionary
99Dictionary
(1)In the dictionary to the Principal Rules insert the following definitions—
"commercially operated share scheme means a joint arrangement between a Council and a commercial operator to provide electric scooters for hire on a short-term basis to members of the public;
electric scooter means a vehicle designed for use by one person that—
(a)transports a person while the person is standing; and
(b)has 2 wheels (one in front of the other); and
(c)has a footboard between the front and rear wheels; and
(d)is steered by means of a handlebar; and
(e)has a maximum speed capability of 20 kilometres per hour when ridden on level ground; and
(f)can be propelled by one or both of the following—
(i)one or more electric motors;
(ii)a person pushing one foot against the ground;
electric scooter use area means a specified part of the State referred to in a declaration made under section 3(2)(b) of the Road Safety Act 1986 that declares that an electric scooter provided under a commercially operated share scheme and ridden on a road or road related area within an electric scooter use area is not a motor vehicle for the purposes of specified provisions of the Act;".
(2)In paragraph (c) of the definition of bicycle in the dictionary to the Principal Rules, after "transporter," insert "an electric scooter,".
(3)In the definition of wheeled recreational device in the dictionary to the Principal Rules—
(a)in paragraph (a), for "scooter" substitute "scooter (other than an electric scooter)";
(b)for paragraph (b) substitute—
"(b)does not include the following—
(i)a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley;
(ii)a bicycle;
(iii)an electric scooter (whether or not the electric scooter is a motor vehicle);
(iv)an electric personal transporter;
(v)a wheelchair or wheeled toy;
(vi)a scooter that is a motor vehicle;";
(c)in the note at the foot of the definition of wheeled recreational device in the dictionary to the Principal Rules—
(i)after "transporter," insert "electric scooter,";
(ii)after "dictionary." insert "Scooter is defined in rule 244A.".
Part 17—Reader's Guide
100Reader's Guide
In the Reader's Guide to the Principal Rules, in the section headed "Application of the Road Rules and some key concepts"—
(a)for "riding bicycles" substitute "riding bicycles, electric scooters";
(b)for "bicycle riders" substitute "riders of bicycles and electric scooters".
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Endnotes
[1] Rule 4: S.R. No. 41/2017 as amended by S.R. Nos 6/2018, 87/2018, 88/2018, 96/2019, 121/2019, 153/2019, 121/2020, 35/2021 and 111/2021.
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Penalty Units
These Regulations provide for penalties by reference to penalty units within the meaning of section 110 of the Sentencing Act 1991. The amount of the penalty is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of the Monetary Units Act 2004, by multiplying the number of penalty units applicable by the value of a penalty unit.
The value of a penalty unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2021 is $181.74.
The amount of the calculated penalty may be rounded to the nearest dollar.
The value of a penalty unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The value of a penalty unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.
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