Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716:clause:4_244a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 244A
Character Range: 326401–327889

244A  Meanings of scooter and motorised scooter
 (1) In these Rules:
scooter means a device that:
 (a) has 2 or more wheels and a footboard supported by the wheels; and
 (b) is steered by handlebars; and
 (c) is designed to be used by a single person; and
 (d) is propelled by any 1 or more of the following:
 (i) gravity;
 (ii) the user pushing one foot against the ground;
 (iii) an electric motor or motors; and
 (e) if it is fitted with an electric motor or motors, complies with the following requirements:
 (i) its maker certifies (either by means of a plate attached to the motor or each motor, or by means of engraving on the motor or each motor) the ungoverned power output of the motor, or each motor;
 (ii) the maximum power output of the motor, or the combined maximum power output of the motors, is not more than 200 watts;
 (iii) when propelled only by the motor or motors, the scooter is not capable of going faster than 10 km/h on level ground.
motorised scooter means a scooter that is propelled by 1 or more electric motors and complies with the requirements in paragraph (e) of the definition of scooter.
 (2) A reference in paragraph (d) or (e) of the definition of scooter, or in the definition of motorised scooter, in subregulation (1), to a motor includes both a motor that is part of the relevant device and a motor that is attached to the device.
 (3) In these Rules, a reference to a scooter includes a motorised scooter unless the contrary intention appears.