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Cyclists are subject to the general road rules that govern all traffic on the road and, in particular, to the rules governing speed limits, pedestrians and traffic control devices (signs and signals).
From 2001 cyclists were also made subject to the same level of on-the-spot fines as motorists for failing to:
- obey a traffic light; or
- obey a stop sign, a stop here on red signal/ arrow sign or a give way sign.
The Road Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (Vic) was passed in June 2009. This is relevant to cyclists in that they can be charged with serious traffic offence such as dangerous driving, careless driving and failing to stop, render assistance or exchange details or report to the police.
There are also a number of Road Rules dealing specifically with bicycles and their riders. The Law Handbook has details of these rules and general road rules as they apply to cyclists. The Bicycle Victoria and VicRoads web sites also have information on these issues.
From 9 November 2009 changes to the Road Rules for cyclists come into force. Both cyclists and passengers must wear approved bicycle helmets and sit on a proper seat.
Bicycle Victoria has a number of information sheets relating to the law and bicycles including:
See www.bv.com.au and click on the 'Bikes and Riding' tab in the top panel and then the 'Behaviour' tab.
At the VicRoads website you can read the Road Rules of Victoria – Part 15—Additional Rules for Bicycle Riders
Both sites have other information on bicycles and the law and safe riding. For more information check out the Bicycle Victoria website at www.bv.com.au and the VicRoads website at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
For more information on this subject refer to The Law Handbook chapter 10.3
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