From 1 January 2024, bicycles with a combustible (petrol) engine will be considered a motorbike under the law.
Fact sheet – e-Scooters, e-Bikes and Personal Mobility Devices
There are different laws to e-Bikes, e-Scooters and other electric vehicles.
Fact sheet – Renting and sub-letting
Information about Renting and sub-letting.
Fact sheet – Neighbourhood trees and plants
Information on how to resolve disputes concerning plants on neighbouring properties.
Fact sheet – Restricted driver licence
Information on when you can apply for a restricted driver licence and how to apply.
Fact sheet – Neighbourhood issues
Information about neighbourhood issues including noise, fences, privacy and dogs.
Fact sheet – Boundary fences
Information on erecting or repairing a boundary fence, Notice to Fence and Notice to Repair Existing Fence.
Fact sheet – Dog ownership
Information on dog control, registration, seizure and destruction of dogs, dangerous dogs, dog owners' responsibilities, barking, dog droppings, damage caused by dogs, links to various local councils.
Fact sheet – Motor vehicle accidents – personal injuries
Information on MAIB, scheduled benefits, making a claim, payment of claims, unidentified drivers or vehicles, common law damages for negligence.
Fact sheet – Motor vehicle accidents – property damage
Information on what to do after an accident, liability and types of insurance; obtaining quotes, letters of demand and link to the Magistrates Court.