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Is there a stated limit to the number of pillions on a motorcycle?
If I have a child between the rider and another adult, is this allowed if all pillions have foot rests and the required protective gear?

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Hi there,
You are only allowed a total of two on a bike, see the road user rule below:
Driver responsibility and occupant protection
7.1 Riding dangerously
(1) A person must not ride in or on a vehicle, or in or on an object conveyed on a vehicle, in a manner or position that may be liable to cause injury to that person.
(2)A driver must not permit a person to ride in breach of subclause (1).
(3)A person must not alight from or board a moving motor vehicle or light rail vehicle.
(4)A driver must not operate a motorcycle (other than a motorcycle fitted with a sidecar) on a road while it is carrying more than 2 persons.
Compare: SR 1976/227 rr 17(1), (2), 27(4)