Cycling in New South Wales
Encyclopedia
Cycling in the Australian state of New South Wales
(including its capital Sydney
) is a common form of recreation. In 2009, cycling was the fifth-most popular sports/physical activities in NSW .
Common cycling activities in NSW include
Regional Bugs=
A list of BUGs in regional and country NSW. See for here for Sydney Bicycle Users Groups
Annual Rides=
Endeavour and CountryLink
Xplorer services to regional areas such as Kiama, Goulbourn and Canberra and Armidale. Hanging space is provided for bicycles in every second carriage.
CountryLink XPT
services (Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo) require bicycles to be boxed and placed in the luggage car.
Regulations=
Cyclists should be aware that they have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users, but have additional rules specific to them. The RTA has set up a webpage summarising these rules, as have members of the public.
Bicycles are allowed to "hook turn" to make right hand turns at intersections..
Bicycles (as well as a selection of other vehicles) are allowed to ride in "Bus Lanes", but not "Bus Only Lanes".
Australia pioneered the Mandatory Helmet Law in 1990. Helmet wearing, a bell and when riding at night, proper reflectors and night lighting are required in Australia. See also Bicycle helmets in Australia
Part 3 Division 1 Section 43 Menacing driving
(1) Offence—intent to menace
A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area in a manner that menaces another person with the intention of menacing that other person.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 18 months or both (in the case of a first offence) or 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years or both (in the case of a second or subsequent offence).
(2) Offence—possibility of menace
A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area in a manner that menaces another person if the person ought to have known that the other person might be menaced.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months or both (in the case of a first offence) or 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 18 months or both (in the case of a second or subsequent offence)
See also=
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
(including its capital Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
) is a common form of recreation. In 2009, cycling was the fifth-most popular sports/physical activities in NSW .
Common cycling activities in NSW include
- commuting
- racing
- tourism
- mountain biking
Regional Bugs=
A list of BUGs in regional and country NSW. See for here for Sydney Bicycle Users Groups
- Ballina
- IBUG (Illawarra)
- KBUG (Kiama)
- NCM (Newcastle Cycleways Movement)
Annual Rides=
- Bathurst to Blaney
- Loop the Lake (Lake Macquarie)
- Sydney Spring Cycle (North Sydney to Olympic Park)
- The 'Gong Ride (Sydney to Wollongong)
- Sydney to the Hunter (Sydney to the Hunter Valley)
- Ride Around the Lake (40km loop around Lake Illawarra in Wollongong)
Ferries
See here for details about taking bicycles on ferries in SydneyTrains
For the price of a child's ticket, you can take your bicycle on CityRailCityRail
CityRail is an operating brand of RailCorp, a corporation owned by the state government of New South Wales, Australia. It is responsible for providing commuter rail services, and some coach services, in and around Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, the three largest cities of New South Wales. It is...
Endeavour and CountryLink
CountryLink
CountryLink is the operator of passenger rail services in country New South Wales, Australia and into Queensland and Victoria. It is an operating brand of the Rail Corporation New South Wales, a government-owned entity...
Xplorer services to regional areas such as Kiama, Goulbourn and Canberra and Armidale. Hanging space is provided for bicycles in every second carriage.
CountryLink XPT
CountryLink XPT
The XPT is the main long-distance passenger train used in regional New South Wales, Australia. It operates on key eastern seaboard routes including the Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney-Brisbane services...
services (Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo) require bicycles to be boxed and placed in the luggage car.
Regulations=
Cyclists should be aware that they have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users, but have additional rules specific to them. The RTA has set up a webpage summarising these rules, as have members of the public.
Bicycles are allowed to "hook turn" to make right hand turns at intersections..
Bicycles (as well as a selection of other vehicles) are allowed to ride in "Bus Lanes", but not "Bus Only Lanes".
Australia pioneered the Mandatory Helmet Law in 1990. Helmet wearing, a bell and when riding at night, proper reflectors and night lighting are required in Australia. See also Bicycle helmets in Australia
Bicycle helmets in Australia
Bicycle helmet use in Australia has been mandatory since 1989, the first country to do so. The current legally required standard for a bicycle helmet is AS/NZS 2063.-Bicycle usage:...
Reporting dangerous behaviour by drivers
- When reporting an incident to the NSW police, say you are prepared to make a statement, have the time, date & place of the incident & the registered number of the car.
- Ask for an event number from the Computerised Operational Policing System (COPS). If your request is denied ask to speak with the Supervising Sergeant or the Duty Officer.
- If not satisfied with that avenue, then the Local Area Commander or Ombudsman is your next step.
Relevant Legislation
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 No 20Part 3 Division 1 Section 43 Menacing driving
(1) Offence—intent to menace
A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area in a manner that menaces another person with the intention of menacing that other person.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 18 months or both (in the case of a first offence) or 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years or both (in the case of a second or subsequent offence).
(2) Offence—possibility of menace
A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area in a manner that menaces another person if the person ought to have known that the other person might be menaced.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months or both (in the case of a first offence) or 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 18 months or both (in the case of a second or subsequent offence)
See also=
- Cycling in SydneyCycling in SydneyCycling in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia takes place for recreation, commuting and as a sport. Sydney has a hilly topography, is heavily dependent on motor vehicles where traffic and public transport operate at capacity, and has few dedicated cycleways...
- Cycling in AustraliaCycling in AustraliaCycling in Australia is a common form of recreation. For the past 10 years, Australians have purchased more bicycles than cars -National Bodies:* Audax Australia, long distance road cycling...
- Bicycle NSW