Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The rider of a motorbike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must—
(a) wear an approved motorbike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider's head; and
(b) not ride with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subsection (2).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(1A) However, the rider of a motorbike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, is exempt from wearing an approved motorbike helmet if—
(a) the motorbike's engine is not on; and
(b) the rider is pushing the motorbike; and
(c) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider not to wear the helmet.
(2) A passenger on a motorbike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must wear an approved motorbike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the passenger's head.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) In this section:
"approved motorbike helmet" means a protective helmet for motorbike riders that is approved by the road transport authority under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017 , section 73 (1) (e) (Approval etc by road transport authority).
"passenger", of a motorbike, includes a person on a passenger seat of the motorbike (including the pillion seat), or in a sidecar.