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Which group is allowed to ride bicycles on a footpath under the child-riding rule?
Children aged 12 and under may cycle on footpaths, accompanied and supervised by a parent or caregiver riding with them.
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The age includes 12. This permission for adults is for supervising children, not unrestricted adult footpath cycling. Be considerate of pedestrians and meet applicable safety duties.
Practice question written for this site using NZTA rules; not an official examination question. Checked: 17 October 2026.
Sources: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/new-lane-use-rules