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Cycling rules

Amendments to Bicycle Regulations

Recent amendments to the Road Traffic Code and the Road Traffic Regulations have been enacted and were published in the Government Gazette on 30 August 2011. For details on the amendments view the fact sheet.

Road traffic rules for people who ride a bicycle

The WA Road Traffic Code 2000 and the WA Road Traffic (Bicycles) Regulations 2002 contain the rules and regulations that govern people who ride a bicycle on WA roads and paths (including shared paths, footpaths, Principal Shared Paths, bicycle lanes and sealed shoulders).

• WA Road Traffic Code 2000 index (external site)
• Road Traffic (Bicycles) Regulations 2002 index (external site)

Please note that Part 15 of the Road Traffic Code 2000 has additional provisions for bicycle riders. However, there are rules and regulations in other sections that affect people who ride a bicycle.

In addition to the State Government Legislation and Regulations, Local Government Authorities have jurisdiction over shared paths and footpaths in their precinct and may have additional by-laws affecting bicycle riders. Contact your Local Council (external site) for more information.

Guidelines which apply to the design and construction of cycling facilities are found in the Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 6A - Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths (external site).