Rules for where you can ride each device
Use the table below to determine where and how fast you can ride your device.
| Footpaths | Shared paths | Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) | Bicycle paths | Bicycle lanes | Roads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | No, unless under 16 or an adult accompanying a person under 16. Other limited exceptions apply* | Yes, and must give ways to pedestrians | Yes, unless there is a “No bicycles” sign (limited to 10km/h) | Yes | Yes | Yes, unless there is a “No bicycles” sign. |
| Legal e-bikes | No, unless under 16 or an adult accompanying a person under 16. Other limited exceptions apply* | Yes and must give way to pedestrians. | Yes, unless signposted (limited to 10 km/h) | Yes | Yes | Yes, unless there is a 'no bicycle' sign. |
| All other motorised and electric bikes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes (vehicle must be registered, CTP insured with a licensed rider). |
| Privately owned e-scooters | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Shared e-scooters (only in specified trial sites) | No | Yes (limited to 10 km/h) and must give way to pedestrians | Yes (limited to 10 km/h) | Yes | Yes, where the road is 50 km/h or slower (device limited to 20 km/h) | Yes, where the road is 50 km/h or slower (device limited to 20 km/h) |
| Other electric micromobility devices (e-skateboards**, e-monocycles) | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Personal mobility aids (motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters) | Yes (limited to 10 km/h) | Yes (limited to 10 km/h) | Yes (limited to 10 km/h) | Only when crossing | No | No |
| Foot scooters, skateboards and rollerblades/rollerskates | Yes (unless otherwise marked). | Yes and must give way to pedestrians. | Yes | Yes and must give way to bicycle riders. | Not recommended | Yes -only in daylight and not on roads with a dividing line, median strip, or a speed limit greater than 50km/h, or a multi-lane one-way road. |
Bicycle Footpaths No, unless under 16 or an adult accompanying a person under 16. Other limited exceptions apply* Shared paths Yes, and must give ways to pedestrians Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) Yes, unless there is a “No bicycles” sign (limited to 10km/h) Bicycle paths Yes Bicycle lanes Yes Roads Yes, unless there is a “No bicycles” sign. |
Footpaths No, unless under 16 or an adult accompanying a person under 16. Other limited exceptions apply* Shared paths Yes and must give way to pedestrians. Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) Yes, unless signposted (limited to 10 km/h) Bicycle paths Yes Bicycle lanes Yes Roads Yes, unless there is a 'no bicycle' sign. |
All other motorised and electric bikes Footpaths No Shared paths No Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) No Bicycle paths No Bicycle lanes No Roads Yes (vehicle must be registered, CTP insured with a licensed rider). |
Privately owned e-scooters Footpaths No Shared paths No Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) No Bicycle paths No Bicycle lanes No Roads No |
Shared e-scooters (only in specified trial sites) Footpaths No Shared paths Yes (limited to 10 km/h) and must give way to pedestrians Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) Yes (limited to 10 km/h) Bicycle paths Yes Bicycle lanes Yes, where the road is 50 km/h or slower (device limited to 20 km/h) Roads Yes, where the road is 50 km/h or slower (device limited to 20 km/h) |
Other electric micromobility devices (e-skateboards**, e-monocycles) Footpaths No Shared paths No Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) No Bicycle paths No Bicycle lanes No Roads No |
Personal mobility aids (motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters) Footpaths Yes (limited to 10 km/h) Shared paths Yes (limited to 10 km/h) Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) Yes (limited to 10 km/h) Bicycle paths Only when crossing Bicycle lanes No Roads No |
Footpaths Yes (unless otherwise marked). Shared paths Yes and must give way to pedestrians. Shared zones (PDF 3.04MB) Yes Bicycle paths Yes and must give way to bicycle riders. Bicycle lanes Not recommended Roads Yes -only in daylight and not on roads with a dividing line, median strip, or a speed limit greater than 50km/h, or a multi-lane one-way road. |
*Other limited exception include:
- children aged 16 and 17 who are accompanying a child under the age of 16 and all children are under the supervision of an adult
- postal workers riding a bicycle in the course of their work duties
- riders carrying a child under 10 as a passenger
- riders with a medical condition carrying a medical certificate that states a medical practitioner believes the rider should be allowed to ride on the footpath
- riders accompanying a rider with a medical condition.
**Electric skateboards are allowed as a mobility aid for people with a disability who meet specific use conditions.
Note: 'Limited to' refers to the speed of the device.