Question regarding the compulsory nature of bicycle bells and plans to educate cyclists on their use to improve pedestrian safety on dual pathways. The Minister acknowledges the issue and refers to existing educational pamphlets.

AnsweredQoN 1262Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 March 2003
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(1) Will the Minister advise if it is compulsory for cyclists to have bells on their bikes?
(2) If so, is the Minister aware of the problems being faced by pedestrians on dual pathways, and is there any plans been put into place to educate cyclists to use their bells to make it safer for people to use the dual pathways?

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Answered
10 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
84 days
(2) Yes. The need to strike an appropriate balance between pedestrian and cyclist use of dual pathways is appreciated. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure produces several pamphlets dealing with pedestrians and cyclists using shared paths. These include "Cycling on Roads and Shared Paths" and "Cycling and the Law" .

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