Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 (NO 43 OF 2017) - REG 257

    (1)     The rider of a bicycle must not tow a bicycle trailer with a person in or on the bicycle trailer, unless—

        (a)     the rider is 16 years old, or older; and

        (b)     the person in or on the bicycle trailer is under 10 years old; and

        (c)     the bicycle trailer can safely carry the person; and

        (d)     the person in or on the bicycle trailer is wearing an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the person's head.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (2)     In this regulation:

"bicycle trailer" means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a bicycle.