Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The rider of a motorbike that is moving (other than a rider who is walking beside and pushing a motorbike), or the rider of a motorbike that is stationary but not parked, must—
(a) sit astride the rider's seat facing forwards; and
(b) if the motorbike is moving—keep at least 1 hand on the handlebars.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(1A) Also, the rider of a motorbike that is moving may—
(a) stand on the motorbike's footrests or footboard designed for the rider's use if—
(i) the rider has both feet on the footrests or footboard; and
(ii) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so; or
(b) remove a foot from the footrest or footboard designed for the rider's use if—
(i) the rider is sitting on the rider's seat; and
(ii) at least 1 foot is on a footrest or footboard; and
(iii) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so.
(2) A passenger on a motorbike (except a passenger in a sidecar or on a seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat) that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must—
(a) sit astride the pillion seat facing forwards; and
(b) keep both feet on the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger on the motorbike.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger (except a passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger) unless the passenger complies with subsection (2).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with more than 1 passenger (excluding any passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with more passengers in a sidecar, or on a seat designed for a passenger, than the sidecar, or seat, is designed to carry.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5A) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger who is under 8 years old unless the passenger is in a sidecar.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5B) A passenger must not ride in a sidecar of a motorbike unless the passenger is seated safely.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5C) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger in a sidecar unless the passenger complies with subsection (5B).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.