Motorcycle-specific offences and penalties include the following:
| Offence | Penalty | Demerits |
|---|---|---|
| Failing to wear an approved helmet. | $550 | 4 |
| Failing to sit astride the seat, facing forwards. | $100 | 3 |
| Failing to ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. | $100 | 3 |
| Failing to keep both feet on footrests designed for the driver. | $100 | 3 |
| Ride on a road with more than one passenger. | $100 | 0 |
| Riding a motorcycle with a passenger younger than 8 years of age (unless that passenger is in a sidecar). | $100 | 0 |
| Ride with more passengers than a sidecar or seat is designed to carry. | $100 | 3 |
| Ride on a road with a passenger seated unsafely. | $100 | 3 |
| Ride in a sidecar seated unsafely. | $100 | 0 |
| Riding with an animal between the rider and the handlebars. | $100 | 1 |
Penalties of $100 and 2 demerit points also apply to riders who don't follow lane filtering rules.
For guidance on what is an approved helmet, visit our Motorcycle Helmets and Gear page.
