Wheeled recreational devices cannot be:
- used on pedestrian side of separated paths, but can be used on footpaths
- used on roads with dividing lines or median strips
- used on roads with a speed limit of more than 50 km per hour
- used on the road at night, except to cross the road, e.g. at an intersection. This rule does not apply to scooters with lights (refer to Rules for Scooters below).
- towed or used in the slipstream of another vehicle
- used where there is a 'No Wheeled Recreational Devices or Toys' sign.
You are not allowed to use motorised skateboards on public roads or road related areas including footpaths or nature strips.
What is a wheeled recreational device?
Wheeled recreational devices include:
- scooters
- skateboards
- roller blades
- roller skates.
Wheeled recreational devices don't include:
- bicycles
- golf buggies
- prams
- strollers
- trolleys
- wheelchairs (see our Pedestrians page)
- wheeled toys
- scooters that are a motor vehicle (a motor with an output of 200 watts or more).