Tassie hoons who ride around with DIY petrol-powered bicycles are set to face punishment, with the State Government officially outlawing the ‘dangerous’ bikes.
The new law, which will come into effect in 6 months, will ban unregistered petrol-powered bicycles being used in any public area – including bush tracks, footpaths and bicycle paths.
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“These bicycles are often home-built with petrol-powered engines (such as from a lawn mower) attached to a standard bicycle so they are not subject to any safety standard,” said Transport Minister Michael Ferguson.
“These modified bikes can be ridden at high speeds but of course only have regular pushbike brakes fitted, if any, and the frames are not designed for high speeds”.
