Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles) Act 2014


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Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles) Act 2014

An Act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999

[Royal Assent 11 September 2014]

Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, in Parliament assembled, as follows:

1.   Short title

This Act may be cited as the Vehicle and Traffic Amendment (Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles) Act 2014 .

2.   Commencement

This Act commences on the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

3.   Principal Act

In this Act, the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 is referred to as the Principal Act.

4.    Section 3 amended (Interpretation)

Section 3(1) of the Principal Act is amended by inserting after paragraph (c) in the definition of motor vehicle the following paragraph:
(ca) a power-assisted pedal cycle within the meaning of the relevant ADR; or

5.   Repeal of Act

This Act is repealed on the three hundred and sixty fifth day from the day on which it commences.

[Second reading presentation speech made in:

House of Assembly on 24 JUNE 2014

Legislative Council on 21 AUGUST 2014]