Cycling Laws

Riding on Footpaths

New laws have come into effect from 25 October 2015 allowing people of all ages to ride their bikes on footpaths unless a sign is posted that specifically prohibits doing so. 

When riding on a footpath or a shared path, a cyclist must:

• Keep to the left unless it is impracticable to do so;
• Give way to any pedestrian on the footpath or shared path; and
• Give a warning (by bell, horn or other means) to pedestrians or others using the footpath, if it is necessary to avert danger.

If a cyclist is riding on the road the new laws require a person driving to keep a minimum distance of one metre from a person cycling when passing in a 60km/h or less speed zone and 1.5 metres where the speed limit is over 60km/h. 

For further information you can go to the My Licence website by clicking on the following link http://mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules and or the Local Goverenment Association has provided a New Cycling Laws Frequently Asked Questions for your information.