NSW Road Rules Quiz – Shared Pathways, Bicycles & E-Bikes
1. On a shared path, people walking always have right of way over people riding bikes or scooters.
Answer: True – Walkers have priority.
2. When riding on a shared path, what should you do if you approach someone walking a dog?
(A) Ring your bell and pass closely (B) Slow down, give plenty of space, and ring your bell (C) Ride as fast as you can past them
Answer: B – Slow down, give plenty of space, and ring your bell
3. It’s okay to block the path when you stop to rest on a shared pathway.
Answer: False – Move off to the side.
4. Which of the following items must be on your bike when you ride at night? (A) A front white light (B) A rear red light (C) A red rear reflector (D) All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above.
5. You must wear a bicycle helmet every time you ride, even on quiet streets or bike paths.
Answer: True – Helmets are compulsory.
6. What’s the safest way to cross a pedestrian crossing with your bike? (A) Ride straight across (B) Stop, dismount and walk (C) Only cross when no cars are coming
Answer: B – Stop, dismount and walk.
7. All e-bikes can go as fast as they like on NSW roads and paths.
Answer: False – They must follow speed limits.
8. In NSW, what is the maximum motor power allowed for a legal e-bike (without registration)? (A) 250 watts (B) 500 watts (C) 1000 watts
Answer: A – 250 watts.
9. Which of these is NOT allowed on a shared path? (A) Regular bicycles (B) Low-speed e-bikes (C) Motorbikes or petrol scooters
Answer: C – Motorbikes or petrol scooters.
10. You are allowed to ride a bicycle on the footpath in NSW if you are under 16 years old (True/False).
Answer: True – Children under 16 (and adults supervising them) can ride on the footpath.
11. If you’re riding your bike with friends, how many people can legally ride next to each other on the road? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) As many as you like
Answer: B – A maximum of two riders side by side is allowed.
12. You must signal with your hand when you’re turning right on your bike (True/False).
Answer: True – Riders must give a hand signal before turning right.
13. If your bicycle has no working bell or horn, what should you do? (A) Ride anyway (B) Fix it or get one (C) Only ride at night
Answer: B – It’s a legal requirement to have a working warning device.
14. An e-bike is legal in NSW only if the motor stops assisting at 25 km/h (True/False).
Answer: True – Over 25 km/h it becomes a motor vehicle in law.
15. What must you do if you modify an e-bike to make it faster than 25 km/h? (A) Nothing (B) Register and insure it as a motor vehicle and hold a rider licence (C) Paint it a different colour
Answer: B – It must be registered and you need a licence, as it’s no longer classed as a bicycle.
16. You must wear an approved bicycle helmet when riding an e-bike (True/False).
Answer: True – The helmet rule applies to all bicycles including e-bikes.
17. When using a shared path at night, both riders and walkers should use lights or reflective gear to be seen (True/False).
Answer: True – It’s safer and recommended for visibility.
18. If a shared path is crowded, what’s the best thing to do on your bike? (A) Weave through (B) Slow to a walking pace and give way (C) Use your bell repeatedly until people move
Answer: B – Slow down and give way when it’s crowded.
19. Skateboards and rollerblades are also allowed on most shared paths in NSW (True/False).
Answer: True – They’re allowed unless a sign prohibits them.
20. What does a sign showing a bicycle symbol and a pedestrian symbol side-by-side mean? (A) Cyclists must dismount (B) Shared path — cyclists and pedestrians can both use it (C) No bicycles allowed
Answer: B – It’s a shared path
Shared Pathways
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has over 20km of shared pathways for use by residents and visitors.
Goulburn Shared Pathways Map
Our shared pathways are wide enough for pedestrians, cyclists, motor scooters and e-bikes to all share the paths safely.
Below are some tips for safety for all path users.
Shared paths can be used by bicycle riders and pedestrians, as well as wheeled toys and recreational devices such as push scooters.
When riding on a shared path, you must help make paths safer for everyone by:
- giving pedestrians a metre of space when passing
- using your bell to warn others when you're approaching
- moving off the path to the left if you wish to stop riding and if there's room
- being careful around young children and dogs, as they’re often unpredictable, and older pedestrians who may be more vulnerable to injury
- travelling at a safe speed so you can stop within a safe distance of pedestrians on the path.
Keep to the left (unless it's impractical to do so).
- Give way to pedestrians including wheeled recreational devices and toys. You should always slow down and stop if necessary.
- Keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle rider.
Bike Safety
All bicycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet when riding. an Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS 2063) approved helmet that is securely fitted and fastened on the rider’s head.
Not all helmets are created equal. The Helmet STAR can help you choose the safest helmet, giving helmets a star rating from 1 to 5 based on how well they protect a riders head.
Follow the link below to learn more!
Helmet STAR - Safety Testing and Assessment Ratings
Unless there are signs that specifically prohibit them, bicycles may be ridden on the footpath by:
•Children under the age of 16
•Adults supervising a child under the age of 16
• Children 16 years and older with an adult accompanying another child under the age of 16.
All bicycle riders may ride on a shared path.
When riding on a footpath or shared path, riders must keep left and give way to pedestrians.
When riding on the road, bicycle riders should keep to the left, as traffic does, and use a marked bicycle lane wherever possible.
Bicycles must be fitted with a working brake and a bell or horn, and if used at night the bicycle must display a white light on the front and a red light and red reflector on the rear.
Young children should be actively supervised up until they are at least 10 years old.
Children, particularly those aged under 10, should ride in a safe place off the road and away from vehicles and driveways.
Children aged under 16 years old should avoid riding on busy roads.
A bright helmet and bright clothing and equipment such as a flag and reflectors help keep young riders safe by making them more visible to other road users.
Wearing helmets and riding safely
E-bikes and petrol-powered bicycles
You can use bicycles that meet the requirements for permitted e-bikes on public roads and road-related areas.
Petrol-powered bicycles and other powered bicycles that don't meet the e-bike requirements outlined below are illegal.
You can only use these bikes on private property.
To learn more go to:-
E-Bike Frequently asked Questions
E-bikes: Advice for families
Rollerblades, foot scooters, skateboards and rollerblades
These may be ridden on footpaths unless there are signs that specifically prohibit them.
Riders must keep to the left and give way to other pedestrians.
Powered foot scooters, skateboards and similar devices can not be registered.
Some exceptions are made for people with disabilities who may use the powered device as a mobility aid.
On separated bicycle and pedestrian paths, foot scooter, skateboard and rollerblade riders must use the section designated for bicycles, but must keep out of the path of any bicycle.
Foot scooters, skateboards and rollerblades can be used on the road only during daylight hours.
They cannot be used on roads with a dividing line or median strip, a speed limit greater than 50km/h, or a one-way road with more than one marked lane.
When travelling on a road, foot scooter, skateboard and rollerblade riders must keep as far left as practicable
Yellow Ribbon Council
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is proudly one of 6 Councils in NSW who have been awarded 'Yellow Ribbon Council' status by the SARAH Group.
This achievement is in acknowledgment of our long term partnership with SARAH, and our commitment to road safety and working Towards Zero fatalities on NSW Roads.
Yellow Ribbon Council - Partnership with Safer Australian Roads and Highways (The SARAH Group)
The SARAH Group
Goulburn Mulwaree Council's Road Safety Officer (RSO) is well placed to plan, implement and deliver road safety projects relevant to their communities.
Council's RSO interacts regularly with local residents, schools, government agencies, businesses and other stakeholders.
In conjunction with Transport for NSW's Local Government Road Safety Program, the RSO has prepared and will implement the2025/2026 Road Safety Action Plan and approved Road Safety Projects.
2025/2026 Road Safety Programs
To book in to any of the listed programs please click the appropriate link,
or
Contact Council's Road Safety Officer Amanda Brown via 4823 4815 or amanda.brown@goulburn.nsw.gov.au.
New programs are added regularly once confirmed.
Safe Seats Vouchers - https://forms.office.com/r/HSAYfE6u5s
Log Book Run - Bookings Essential 10am - 12:30pm Lunch provided
Survive The Ride - Free Rider Safety Workshop - Bookings Essential Morning tea provided
Motorcycle Crash Management Training and First Aid - Bookings Essential Lunch provided
Free Caravan Weighing Day - Bookings Essential
Plan B - Girls Day Out at Goulburn Race Club
Bus Week Story Time Goulburn Mulwaree Council Library
- February 2026 - dates TBC
Coffee With a Cop Snow Safe
Coffee With a Cop - Truckies on the Hume
- Friday 3 October 2025 - BP Marulan Northbound
- May 2026 - date TBC
National Road Safety Week
- May 2026 - National Road Safety Week Launch Belmore Park
Greys Driving Skills Enhancement Run - Bookings Essential
Community Bike Ride