Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 - REG 245

The rider of a bicycle must—

        (a)     be astride the rider's seat facing forwards (except if the bicycle is not built to be ridden astride); and

        (b)     ride with at least 1 hand on the handlebars; and

        (c)     if the bicycle is equipped with a seat—not ride the bicycle seated in any other position on the bicycle.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.