There is still much confusion here and council have been very slow to get the word out.

Below is from the horses mouth – Hepburn Shire Council CEO Evan King confirmed the following:

  • LL2 Clause 2.9.3 This means a person must not ride a wheeled toy vehicle or bicycle on the footpath along Vincent Street between Albert Street and Central Springs Road, Daylesford. They can be walked or pushed along the footpath.
  • Kids under 13 are allowed to ride bikes on footpath as long as there are no signs saying it is not allowed. (Vic Roads Rule 250)
  • Until there are signs along Vincent St, kids can ride bikes on the footpath. (Vic Roads Rule 252)
  • Bikes and wheeled toy vehicles are permitted on roads provided they comply with road rules. (Vic Roads Rules 240 – 244B)
  • Laws take effect 2nd March.See: VicRoads Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and Local Law No. 2 Clause 2.9.3

See: VicRoads Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and Local Law No. 2 Clause 2.9.3