AARTO cycle laws

[chris_w_65]

Okay, just scanned through…but didn't see anything about riding under the influence

 

 

Is a bicycle a vehicle?

 

Operated on a public road a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect

 

Operated on a public road a vehicle whilst the concentration of alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part of his or her body was not less than 0,05 gram per 100 millilitres

[chris_w_65]

i dont break any of these i dont cycle on TAR

 

Not even crossing public roads on your MTB?

[Tumbleweed]

There is a general rule that requires no driver operate a vehicle under the influence, whether tin can or pedal cycle.

 

Cool, thanks

[chris_w_65]

@TrekSLR - We would be interested to see photos of your reflectors and bell

[covie]

Not even crossing public roads on your MTB?

 

Bunnyhop over

[MTB_Roadie]

lol! They must lock me up then...

[Guest agteros]

Bunnyhop over

 

technically that will be an offence. only way to get past this one, is to dismount and push the bike from the one fence across to the other...

[pastapouch]

Well according to this PDF I am breaking the law , probably everytime I get on my bike. But , do I drive or ride in such a manner that I set my or others lifes in danger, NO? so if anyone doesn't like my riding or driving.. tough!

[DaLoCo]

How's about we have some pics of the "Law abiding" bikes.....reflectors and all

[Joe Low]

Nice one Chris

 

Let's see if any Hubbers start clocking up R50 (discounted) fines. I think a 2hr ride could get expensive.

 

I have to go home now to fit some reflective material to my pedal arms.

 

[chris_w_65]

Bunnyhop over

 

Reg. 311(8)

Rode a pedal cycle in such

a manner that all the

wheels of such pedal cycle

were not in contact with the

surface of the road at all

times

[chris_w_65]

And please take note, it is illegal to stand and pedal

 

Failed to be seated astride

on the saddle of a pedal

cycle when he or she was

riding a pedal cycle

[LethalDose]

What's next - number plates for cycles so that they can enforce these regs?

[chris_w_65]

@Lone Ranger

 

Please can we have photos of your reflectors and bell

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yep, according to this I am breaking the law when I lift both arms off the bike. Which I have done before.

 

I also do not have reflectors on the rear or front of the bike or on the pedals themselves, rather employing lights & a NATHAN reflective vest/arm-warmers/reflective clothing at such times that I would consider myself not to be visible by other road users. Nor do I have a noise-making device other than myself. However, I consider my voice to be far superior to anything that a bell / horn could accomplish insofar as volume & directionality is concerned.

 

I wear the NATHAN if I am to ride at any time that vision could be considered as being impaired. I wear reflective items all the time.

 

So yes, I have broken the law on these accounts.

[LeTurbo]

Is this ok? Am I legal now?