I guess the rules vary from state to state .
The latest from the
National Transport Commission, trying standardize the rules across the country.
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To allow a rider to remove his/her feet from the footrest to
manoeuvre the vehicle, such as reversing the bike into a parking spaceSo now i can reverse park with out having to balance.
still can't legally remove your feet from the foot peg to stretch your legs, while moving over 10 klm/r :'(
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Allow to remove both hands of the handle bars while stationary but not parkedBut at least you can scratch your nuts while waiting at the lights
or for the ladies, adjust your Boobies probably need two hands for that
NTC Road rules amendmentRule 271–
riding on motorbikes:
to allow a rider to remove his/her feet from the footrest to
manoeuvre the vehicle, such as reversing the bike into a parking space, or when the motor
bike (at low speed <10km/h) is decelerating to come to a rest, or accelerating from a rest.
To further allow a rider to remove both hands off the handlebars when the bike is stationary
but not parked.
NTC LINK
http://www.ntc.gov.au/DocView.aspx?DocumentId=2412 **FYI current rules
From the NSW motorcycle handbook Motorcycle specific road rules and signs
RIDING ON A MOTORCYCLE
The motorcycle rider must:
• Sit astride the rider’s seat facing forwards.
• Wear a correctly fitted and securely fastened approved motorcycle
helmet.
• Keep at least one hand on the handlebars. •
Keep both feet on the foot pegs (designed for use by the rider),
when the motorcycle is moving
