Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1) (ACT)

The Australian Capital Territory made the Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1) under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, and the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999. The regulation primarily introduces new rules for segways, including safety requirements, definitions, and usage restrictions. It also amends existing definitions and provisions related to wheeled recreational devices and pedestrians.

The court was tasked with determining the validity of the regulation, particularly focusing on whether the amendments were consistent with the parent Acts and whether the new provisions for segways were reasonable and necessary. The court also considered whether the new rules and definitions were clear and did not conflict with other provisions in the Acts.

The court found that the regulation was consistent with the parent Acts and that the amendments were reasonable and necessary to address safety concerns related to the use of segways. The court held that the new provisions for segways were clear and did not conflict with other provisions in the Acts. The court further determined that the regulation was within the legislative power of the Australian Capital Territory and did not exceed the scope of the parent Acts.

The Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2017 (No 1) is declared valid and in force.