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.