Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2009 - REG 271A

271A Passengers in or on quad bikes or utility off-road vehicles

A person must not ride a quad bike or drive a utility off-road vehicle with a passenger unless—

(a) the passenger is at least 8 years old; and

(b) for a passenger on a quad bike—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, reach the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger; and

(c) for a passenger in or on a utility off-road vehicle—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, be placed flat on the floor of the vehicle; and

(d) the passenger can, while the passenger is seated, hold the vehicle’s handrail (if any).

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.