Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2021 (WA)
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TN302
Road Traffic Act 1974
Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations
(No. 4) 2021
SL 2021/200
Made by the Governor in Executive Council.
1. Citation
These regulations are the Road Traffic Code Amendment
Regulations (No. 4) 2021.
2. Commencement
These regulations come into operation as follows —
(a)
regulations 1 and 2— on the day on which these regulations are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the regulations — on the day after that day.
3. Regulations amended These regulations amend the Road Traffic Code 2000.
4. Regulation 3 amended
(1) In regulation 3(1) delete the definition of motorised scooter. (2) In regulation 3(1) insert in alphabetical order:
electric rideable device has the meaning given in
10 km/h on level ground; regulation 3A;
motorised scooter means a scooter that has 1 or more
electric motors (whether the motors are part of the
scooter or attached to the scooter) if —
(a)
the maker of the scooter certifies (either by means of a plate attached to the motor or on each motor, or by means of engraving on the motor or each motor) the ungoverned power output of the motor, or each motor; and
(b)
the maximum power output of the motor, or the combined maximum power output of the motors, is not more than 200 watts; and
(c)
when propelled only by the motor or motors, the scooter is not capable of going faster than
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5309 relevant rider means a rider of a bicycle or electric
rideable device who crosses a carriageway, or part of a
carriageway, or who is on a crossing, but only if therider -
(a) enters the carriageway or crossing from a path connected to the carriageway or crossing and not from a carriageway; and (b) crosses by the shortest safe route to another path; and (c) approaches and rides across the carriageway or 10 km/h;
(3) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of bicycle paragraph (b):
(a) delete "toy or" and insert: toy,
(b) delete "operating);" and insert:
operating), or an electric rideable device;
(4) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of motor vehicle delete
"motorised scooter;" and insert:motorised wheelchair, motorised scooter, electric rideable
device or electric personal transporter;(5) In regulation 3(1) in the definition ofpedestrian delete
paragraph (b) and insert:
(b) a person wheeling a bicycle, electric rideable
device, wheeled recreational device, motorised
scooter or wheeled toy, if the person is
completely dismounted; and
(6) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of rider:
(a) after "cycle, bicycle," insert:
electric rideable device, motorised scooter,(b) delete "bicycle;" and insert: bicycle, electric rideable device or motorised scooter;
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(7) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of scooter:
(a) after paragraph (d) delete "and"; (b) delete paragraph (e).
(8) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of wheeled recreational
device:
(a) delete "propelled by human power or gravity," and insert: propelled only by human power, gravity, or both,
(b) in paragraph (a) delete "including -" and insert: including any of the following that is built to be
propelled only by human power, gravity or both -(c) in paragraph (a)(i) and (ii) delete "and".
scooter or skateboard that is designed to be propelled only by
human power, gravity or both,
(9) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of wheeled toy delete
"scooter (other than a motorised scooter)" and insert:5. Regulation 3A inserted
At the end of Part 1 insert:
3A. Electric rideable devices (I) An electric rideable device is a scooter, skateboard, or
other vehicle, that -
(a) has at least 1 wheel; and (b) is designed to be used by a single person; and (c) has an electric motor or motors; and (d)
is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by use of brakes, gears or motor control; and
(e)
when propelled only by the motor or motors, is not capable of going faster than 25 km/h on level ground; and
(0 complies with the mass and dimension
requirements referred to in subregulation (2).
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(f), the mass and
dimension requirements are as follows -
(a) unless paragraph (b) applies, the scooter,
skateboard or other vehicle must -
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5311 (i) be no more than 1 250 mm in length; and
(ii) be no more than 700 mm in width; and
(iii) be no more than 1 350 mm in height; and
(iv) have an unladen mass of no more than 25 kg;
(b) if different mass and dimension requirements
for the scooter, skateboard or other vehicle are
approved under subregulation (4) - the
requirements specified in the notice of
approval.
(3) Despite subregulation (1), electric rideable device does
not include -
(a) a motorised scooter; or (b) a motorised wheelchair; or (c) an electric personal transporter; or (d) a vehicle with pedals; or (e) a wheeled toy.
(4) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, approve
mass and dimension requirements that apply to a
scooter, skateboard or other vehicle, or a class of
scooters, skateboards or other vehicles, for the
purposes of subregulation (2)(b).6. Regulation 9 amended
In regulation 9(5) delete "regulation 65(3) makes" and insert:
regulation 65(3) and (4) make 7. Regulation 15 inserted
After regulation 14 insert:
15. Speed restrictions for electric rideable devices
(1) This regulation is subject to any other provision of
these regulations prescribing a maximum speed for any
vehicle lower than that prescribed by this regulation.(2) A person must not ride an electric rideable device on a
carriageway, bicycle path or shared path at a speed
exceeding 25 km/h.
Modified penalty: 2 PU
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(3) A person must not ride an electric rideable device on a footpath (other than a bicycle path or shared path) at a speed exceeding 10 km/h. Modified penalty: 2 PU 8. Regulation 20 amended
(1) In regulation 20(2) after "of a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (2) In regulation 20(3) after "bicycles" insert: or electric rideable devices 9. Regulation 23 amended
In regulation 23(a) delete "bicycle making a hook turn under
Division 3;" and insert:bicycle or electric rideable device making a hook turn under
Division 3; or10. Regulation 24 amended
(1) In regulation 24(4) after "of a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (2) In regulation 24(5) after "bicycles" insert:
or electric rideable devices 11. Part 4 Division 3 heading amended
In the heading to Part 4 Division 3 after "bicycles" insert:or electric rideable devices
12. Regulation 28 amended
In regulation 28(1), (2), (3) and (4) after "of a bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5313 Note: The heading to amended regulation 28 is to read:
Optional hook turn by bicycle or electric rideable device rider
13. Regulation 29 amended
In regulation 29 after "a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
Note: The heading to amended regulation 29 is to read:
Bicycle or electric rideable device rider making hook turn contrary to sign
14. Regulation 36 amended
(1) In regulation 3 6(3) after "bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (2) In regulation 36(7)(b) delete "bicycle," and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device, 15. Regulation 40 amended
In regulation 40(3)(b) delete "bicycle," and insert:
bicycle or electric rideable device,
16. Regulation 41 amended
In regulation 41(4)(b) delete "bicycle," and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device,
17. Regulation 43A amended
In regulation 43A(1) after "of a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
18. Regulation 43B amended
In regulation 43B(1) after "of a bicycle" insert:
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or electric rideable device
19. Regulation 45 amended
In regulation 45(3) delete "all pedestrians who are crossing" and insert:
any pedestrian or relevant rider who is crossing
20. Regulation 47 amended
In regulation 47(b) after "pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
21. Regulation 48 amended
In regulation 48(a) and (b) after "pedestrian" insert:or relevant rider
22. Regulation 50 amended
In regulation 50(4) after "pedestrian" insert:or relevant rider
23. Regulation 52 amended
In regulation 52(2) after "pedestrian" insert: or relevant rider
24. Regulation 55 amended
In regulation 55(3)(b) and (6)(c) after "pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
25. Regulation 56 amended
In regulation 56(2)(b), (4) and (6)(b) after "pedestrian" insert:or relevant rider
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5315 26. Regulation 57 amended
In regulation 57(1 )(b) after "pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
27. Regulation 58 amended
In regulation 58(a) after "pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
28. Regulation 61 amended
In regulation 61(2) after "pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
29. Regulation 62 amended
(I) In regulation 62(2) after "to a pedestrian" insert: or relevant rider (2) In regulation 62(3) and (5)(c) after "any pedestrian" insert: or relevant rider
30. Regulation 63 amended
In regulation 63 after "to a pedestrian" insert:
or relevant rider
31. Regulation 76 amended
In regulation 76 delete "bicycle)" and insert:
bicycle or electric rideable device)
32. Regulation 76A amended
In regulation 76A delete "bicycle)" and insert:
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bicycle or electric rideable device)
33. Regulation 100 amended
In regulation 100 delete "bicycle or an animal" and insert:
bicycle, electric rideable device or animal
Note: The heading to amended regulation 100 is to read:
Rider of bicycle, electric rideable device or animal to give way to vehicle leaving roundabout
34. Regulation 122 amended
(1) In regulation 122(1) delete "bicycle)" and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device) (2) In regulation 122(4) after "bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device 35. Regulation 124A amended
(1) Before regulation I 24A( I) insert: (1 A) In this regulation -
rideable device means a bicycle, electric rideable
device, motorised scooter, wheeled recreational deviceor wheeled toy.
(2) In regulation 1 24A( 1):
(a) delete "a bicycle" and insert: a rideable device
(b) delete "pass the bicycle" and insert: pass the rideable device
(c) delete "from the bicycle." and insert: from the rideable device.
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(3) In regulation 124A(2) delete "bicycle" and insert: rideable device 4) In regulation 124A(3)b) delete "bicycle." and insert: rideable device. (5) In regulation 124A(4) delete "subregulation (3)(b) -" and
insert:the application of subregulation (3)(b) to a rideable device that
is a bicycle -(6) After regulation 124A(4) insert: (4A) For the purposes of the application of
subregulation (3)(b) to a rideable device that is an
electric rideable device, motorised scooter, wheeled
recreational device or wheeled toy, the rider is taken tobe part of that rideable device.
Note: The heading to amended regulation 124A is to read:
Keeping safe distance when passing rideable device
36. Regulation 127 amended
In regulation 1 27(3)(aa) delete "bicycle" and insert:rideable device (as defined in regulation 1 24A( 1 A))
37. Regulation 129 amended
In regulation 129(4) delete "bicycle" and insert:bicycle, electric rideable device
38. Regulation 130 amended
In regulation 130(1), (2), (3) and (4) delete "power-assisted pedal cycle or bicycle" and insert:
bicycle or electric rideable device
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Note: The heading to amended regulation 130 is to read:
Riding certain vehicles alongside more than 1 other rider
39. Regulation 132 amended
(1) In regulation 132(1) delete "bicycle," and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device, (2) In regulation 132(2) delete "bicycle may" and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device may 40. Regulation 139 amended
In regulation 139 delete "bicycle that is parked at a bicycle rail or in a bicycle rack." and insert:
bicycle or electric rideable device that is parked at or in a rack
or rail used for the parking of bicycles or electric rideable
devices.Note: The heading to amended regulation 139 is to read: Application of this Part to bicycles and electric rideable devices
41. Regulation 146 amended
In regulation 146(1)(a) after "facing bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device
42. Regulation 150 amended
In regulation 150 delete "bicycle)" and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device)
43. Regulation 165 amended
In regulation 165 after "bicycle," insert:
an electric rideable device,
44. Regulation 169 amended
In regulation 169 delete "bicycle)" and insert:bicycle or electric rideable device)
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(1) Delete regulation 204(2)(a)(ii) and insert: (ii) travelling in or on a motorised scooter
or wheeled recreational device;
(2) In regulation 204(3) delete "cyclist," and insert: rider of a bicycle or electric rideable device, 46. Part 14 Division 2 heading deleted
Delete the heading to Part 14 Division 2.
47. Part 14 Division 2 heading inserted
After regulation 205 insert:Division 2— Persons travelling in or on wheeled
recreational devices, motorised scooters and wheeled
toys
48. Regulation 206 amended
(1) Delete regulation 206(2). (2) In regulation 206(3) delete "a "no wheeled recreational devices,
scooters or toys" sign." and insert:
a "no wheeled devices" sign. (3) In regulation 206(4) delete "Subregulations (1) and (2) do not
apply to a person who is crossing a carriageway in or on a
wheeled recreational device" and insert:Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is crossing a carriageway in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter
(4) After regulation 206(4) insert:
(5) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is
travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device,
motorised scooter or wheeled toy on a carriageway
if—
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(a)
it is necessary to travel on the carriageway to avoid an obstruction; and
(b)
the person does not travel on the carriageway for longer than necessary to avoid the obstruction.
(5) At the end of regulation 206 in the heading to the signs delete "recreational devices, scooters or toys" and insert:
devicesNote: The heading to amended regulation 206 is to read: Wheeled recreational devices, motorised scooters and wheeled toys prohibited on certain carriageways and where no wheeled devices signs apply
49. Regulation 209 amended
(1) In regulation 209(1) delete "on in-line skates, rollerskates, a
motorised scooter or a similar wheeled recreational device," and
insert:in or on a wheeled recreational device or motorised scooter (2) In regulation 209(2):
(a)
delete "on in-line skates, rollerskates, a motorised scooter or a similar wheeled recreational device," and insert:
in or on a wheeled recreational device or motorised
scooter(b) delete "cyclist or EPT rider." and insert:
rider of a bicycle, EPT or electric rideable device. Note: The heading to amended regulation 209 is to read:
Travelling In or on wheeled recreational device or motorised scooter on separated footpath or bicycle path
50. Regulation 209B inserted
After regulation 209A insert:
209B. Travel in hours of darkness or in hazardous
weather
(1) A person must not travel in or on a wheeled
recreational device or wheeled toy on a road during the
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causing reduced visibility.Modified penalty: 1 PU
(2)
A person must not ride a motorised scooter on a road during the hours of darkness, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the scooter
or the rider displays -
(a) a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200 in from the front of the scooter; and (b) a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200 in from the rear of the scooter; and (c) a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50 in from the rear of the scooter when light is projected onto it by a motor vehicle's headlight on low-beam; and (d) 2 yellow side reflectors. Modified penalty: 1 PU
51. Part 15 heading amended
In the heading to Part 15 delete "bicycle riders" and insert:
bicycles, electric rideable devices
52. Part 15 Division 1 heading replaced
Delete the heading to Part 15 Division 1 and insert:
Division 1 - Bicycles and electric rideable devices 53. Regulation 210B inserted
At the beginning of Part 15 Division 1 insert:
210B. Electric rideable devices prohibited on certain
carriageways
(1) A person must not ride an electric rideable device -
(a)
on a carriageway with a dividing line or median strip; or
(b)
on a one-way carriageway with more than 1 marked lane; or
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(c) on a carriageway with a speed limit exceeding 50 km/h.
Modified penalty:
(a)
if the person is riding on a carriageway with a speed limit exceeding 70 km/h - 10 PU
(b) in any other case —2 PU
(2) Subregulation (l)(a) and (b) do not apply to a person
riding in a bicycle lane with a speed limit not
exceeding 50 km/h.(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is
crossing a carriageway on an electric rideable device, if
the person -
(a)
crosses the carriageway by the shortest safe route; and
(b)
does not stay on the carriageway longer than necessary to cross the carriageway safely.
(4) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is
riding an electric rideable device on a carriageway if—
(a)
it is necessary to ride on the carriageway to avoid an obstruction; and
(b)
the person does not ride on the carriageway for longer than necessary to avoid the obstruction.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation, if a person is in a
speed zone that begins with a variable illuminated
speed limit sign, a reference to the speed limit is taken
to be a reference to the speed limit applicable to the
zone when the person enters the zone.54. Regulation 211 amended
(1) In regulation 211 delete "The rider" and insert:
(1) The rider (2) At the end of regulation 211 insert:
(2) The rider of an electric rideable device fitted with
handlebars must ride with at least 1 hand on the
handlebars.
Modified penalty: 1 PUNote: The heading to amended regulation 211 is to read: Riding bicycles and electric rideable devices
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55. Regulation 212 amended
After regulation 2 12(4) insert:
(5) The rider of an electric rideable device must not carry a
passenger or animal on the electric rideable device.
Modified penalty: 1 PUNote: The heading to amended regulation 212 is to read:
Carrying persons or animals on bicycles or electric rideable devices
56. Regulation 213 amended
In regulation 213 after "of a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
57. Regulation 214 amended
In regulation 214 after "bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
58. Regulation 215A amended
In regulation 21 5A( l) after "of a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
Note: The heading to amended regulation 215A is to read:
Entering bicycle storage area on bicycle or electric rideable
device
59. Regulation 215B amended
(1) In regulation 21513(1) after "of a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (2) In regulation 215B(2):
(a)
after "of a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device
(b)
after "the bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device
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Note: The heading to amended regulation 215B is to read:
Giving way while entering or in bicycle storage area
60. Regulation 215 amended
In regulation 215 after "bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
61. Regulation 216 amended
(1) In regulation 216(1) delete "a bicycle is abreast of another
bicycle" and insert:a bicycle or electric rideable device is abreast of another bicycle
or electric rideable device(2) In regulation 216(2) and (3) after "bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (3) Delete regulation 216(4) and insert:
(4) The rider of a bicycle or electric rideable device on a
path must not ride so that the bicycle or electric
rideable device is travelling abreast of any other
bicycle or electric rideable device on the path.
Modified penalty: 1 PU62. Regulation 217 amended
In regulation 217 after "bicycle" (each occurrence) insert: or electric rideable device Note: The heading to amended regulation 217 is to read: Riding to left of oncoming bicycles or electric rideable devices on path
63. Regulation 218 amended
In regulation 218(l) after "bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5325 64. Regulation 218A inserted
After regulation 218 insert:
218A. No wheeled devices signs
A person riding an electric rideable device on a road
must not travel past a "no wheeled devices" sign.Modified penalty: 1 PU
No wheeled devices sign
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65. Regulation 219 amended
(1) In regulation 219(1) after "bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (2) At the end of regulation 219(l) insert: Modified penalty: 1 PU
(3) In regulation 219(2) after "bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device Note: The heading to amended regulation 219 is to read: Riders of bicycles and electric rideable devices not to cause obstruction
66. Regulation 220 amended
(1) In regulation 220(1) delete "must not attach himself or herself
to, or permit himself or herself" and insert:or electric rideable device must not attach themselves to, or
permit themselves
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(2) In regulation 220(2) delete "bicycle to attach himself or herself"
and insert:bicycle or electric rideable device to attach themselves Note: The heading to amended regulation 220 is to read: Towing of bicycles or electric rideable devices
67. Regulation 221 amended
In regulation 221 after "bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device
68. Regulation 223B inserted
After regulation 223A insert:
223B. Riders of electric rideable devices to wear protective
helmets
(1) In this regulation -
protective helmet (bicycle) means a protective helmet
as defined in regulation 222(1);
protective helmet (motor cycle) means a protective
helmet as defined in regulation 244(1).(2) A person must not ride an electric rideable device on a
road or path unless the person is wearing a protective
helmet (bicycle) or protective helmet (motor cycle)
securely fastened on the person's head.
Modified penalty: 1 PU
(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to a person who -
(a)
is a member of a religious or cultural group and who is wearing a headdress customarily worn by members of that group, if the wearing of that headdress makes it impractical for a person to wear a protective helmet in accordance with subregulation (2); or
(b)
has been exempted in writing by the CEO from wearing a protective helmet in accordance with subregulation (2) for medical reasons, and is
complying with any terms and conditions of
that exemption.
(4)
The CEO may at any time, by notice in writing to the person, amend or revoke an exemption granted under subregulation (3)(b).
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5327 69. Regulation 224 amended
(1) Before regulation 224(1) insert: (1A) In this regulation -
warning device means a bell, horn or similar audible
warning instrument.
(2) In regulation 224(1):
(a) after "ride a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (b) delete "bicycle," and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device,
(c) in paragraphs (a) and (b) delete "bicycle and" and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device; and
(d)
in paragraph (c) delete "bicycle when light is projected onto it by a vehicle's" and insert:
bicycle or electric rideable device when light is
projected onto it by a motor vehicle's
(3) In regulation 224(2C) after "bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device (4) In regulation 224(2)(b) delete "bell, horn, or similar warning
device," and insert:warning device (5) After regulation 224(2) insert:
(3) A person must not ride an electric rideable device
during the hours of darkness, or in hazardous weather
conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the device
or the rider displays 2 yellow side reflectors.
Modified penalty: 1 PU
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(4) A person must not ride an electric rideable device that
does not have a warning device in working order,
unless because of the design of the electric rideable
device it is not practicable for it to be fitted with a
warning device.
Modified penalty: 2 PUNote: The heading to amended regulation 224 is to read:
Lights and other equipment on bicycles and electric rideable devices
70. Regulation 225 amended
In regulation 225 after "of a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
71. Regulation 226 amended
(1) In regulation 226(1):
(a) after "of a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device (b) delete "the bicycle rider" and insert: the rider
(2) In regulation 226(2):
(a) after "of a bicycle" insert:
or electric rideable device (b) delete "the bicycle rider" and insert: the rider
72. Regulation 227 amended
In regulation 227(1), (2), (3) and (4) after "of a bicycle" insert:or electric rideable device
73. Regulation 228 amended
(1) In regulation 228 delete "A person" and insert:
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(1) A person who is
(2) At the end of regulation 228 insert:
(2) A person who is under 16 years of age must not ride an
electric rideable device with its motor, or any of its
motors, engaged.
Modified penalty: 1 PUNote: The heading to amended regulation 228 is to read: Minimum age to ride power assisted pedal cycle or electric rideable device
74. Regulation 229 amended
In regulation 229:
(a) in paragraph (a) after "a bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device
(b) in paragraph (a) delete "bicycle; or" and insert: bicycle or electric rideable device; or
(c) in paragraph (b) after "bicycle" insert: or electric rideable device
Note: The heading to amended regulation 229 is to read:
Proper control of bicycles and electric rideable devices
75. Regulation 229A inserted
At the end of Part 15 Division 1 insert:
229A. Electric rideable device must not have sharp
protrusions
A person must not ride an electric rideable device on a road if any part of the device, or any object fitted to the device, has a point or sharp edge the presence of which is likely to increase the risk of injury to any person.
Modified penalty: 2 PU
76. Regulation 253 amended
(1) Delete regulation 253(2)(d) and (e) and insert:
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(d)
a person wheeling a bicycle, electric rideable device or motorised scooter, if the person is completely dismounted; or
(e)
a person riding a bicycle, electric rideable device or motorised scooter on a path; or
(2) In regulation 253(4) delete "bicycle)" and insert: bicycle, electric rideable device or motorised scooter) 77. Regulation 254 amended
In regulation 254(1)(e) delete "bicycle" and insert:bicycle, electric rideable device, motorised scooter
78. Regulation 264 amended
In regulation 264(2)(ba) delete "cycle or bicycle" and insert:
cycle, bicycle, motorised scooter or electric rideable device
79. Regulation 289 amended
Delete regulation 289(1 )(e) and insert:
(e) the use on a motorised scooter, bicycle or
electric rideable device of a flashing light in
compliance with, or if permitted by,
regulation 20913(2) or 224(1).
80. Regulation 306 amended
In regulation 306 after "pedestrian" insert:or relevant rider
Note: The heading to amended regulation 306 is to read:
References to pedestrians or relevant riders crossing carriageway
3 December 2021 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5331 81. Schedule 2 amended
In Schedule 2 delete the row relating to No wheeled recreational devices, scooters or toys signs and insert:
No wheeled devices sign No wheeled devices sign (circle and slash in red) (circles and slashes in red) (regs 206, 218A) (regs 206, 218A) Notes: 1. The heading to regulation 203 is to read:
Pedestrians travelling along carriageway (except in or on wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy)
2. The heading to regulation 222 is to read:
Riders of bicycles to wear and ensure passengers wear protective helmets
3. The heading to regulation 223A is to read:
Passengers on bicycles to wear protective helmets
V.MOLAN, Clerk of the Executive Council.
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