Helmets and equipment
Helmets
When you ride a bicycle, you must wear an Australian Standard approved bicycle helmet.
Bicycle equipment
It is a legal requirement that every time you ride, your bike must have:
- at least one working brake
- a bell, horn or other warning device.
Riding at night
When at night, you need to have a white headlight, a red tail-light and a red rear reflector to be compliant with the rules.
Lights
- A steady non-flashing headlight is recommended to highlight the road/path surface ahead and to be seen by motorists and other cyclists.
- Flashing tail lights are recommended because they are more noticeable than steady tail lights.
- Lights should be bright – halogen and krypton lights are good however LED lights use the least power and are reliable.
- Bike riders who regularly travel at night should carry spare batteries and/or have secondary lighting in case of lighting failure.
Reflectors
You must have a red rear reflector. To make your bike more visible you can also add:
- a white reflector on the front
- amber reflectors attached to the spokes
- amber reflectors on your pedals.