Legal concerns with rear-mounted bike carriers

Legislation varies from state to state in Australia, so you should always consult your local government department of transport about legislation in your area. You will note that some of this information is Posted indicating it is shared guidelines (PDF, not website) in this instance you should consult your local government department of transport for the most up-to-date information. 

We are constantly developing this support center and will aim to keep the most up-to-date information as it is shared by the state government department of transport offices. We have found limited information from ACT, SA, WA, TAS and NT the information found from those states is mostly related to accessory license plates, I have linked this information below: 

Queensland Transport's Latest guidelines for transporting bicycles can be found below:

https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/vehicle-safety/transporting-bicycles

Accessory Plates:  https://www.ppq.com.au/plates/accessory 

NSW Government Posted Guidelines for transporting bicycles can be found below:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-02/RMS-Carrying-bicycles-on-motor-vehicles-Vehicle-Standards-Information-No-10-August-2014.pdf

Accessory Plates: https://www.myplates.com.au/bike-rack-plate 

Victorian Government Posted Guidelines for transporting bicycles can be found below:

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/-/media/files/documents/safety-and-road-rules/vsi-s-june-2021/ptvh5189_stu_02895_vehicle-standards-information-34_v4_web_fa.ashx?la=en&hash=1703DF22422AAC87AD6AEDE4E82C307D#:~:text=The%20maximum%20dimensions%20for%20any,comply%20with%20rear%20overhang%20limits. 

Accessory Plates: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/number-plates/more-number-plates/bicycle-rack-number-plates 

NT Government Latest Guidelines for transporting bicycles can be found below: 

https://nt.gov.au/driving/rego/vehicle-compliance-and-modification/vehicle-accessories#:~:text=Rules%20for%20fitting%20a%20bike,either%20side%20of%20the%20vehicle 

TAS Government Posted Guidelines for transporting bicycles can be found below:

https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/178126/Information_Bulletin_-_Guidelines_for_the_use_of_bicycle_carriers_v2.docx.pdf 

AccessoryPlates: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/documents/fees/registration_forms/MR171_Application_for_a_Duplicate_Plate_or_Accessory_Bicycle_Rack_Number_Plate 

SA Accessory Plates: https://ezyplates.sa.gov.au/plate-styles/bike-rack-number-plates 

WA Accessory Plates: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/auxiliary-plates.asp