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The Road Traffic Code 2000 outlines rules and regulations for road users in Western Australia. This is an abridged compilation of the parts most relevant for unicyclists and does not constitute legal advice. Sourced from the version as at 14 May 2026.

Notably, a unicycle is considered a ‘wheeled recreational device’, not a bicycle. This means that bicycle-specific restrictions are irrelevant. ‘Bicyclists must dismount’ signs and similar don’t apply, nor are helmets required. Drug restrictions do not apply either. Per the legislation:

wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a person, propelled only by human power, gravity, or both, and ordinarily used for recreation or play —
[…]
(iii) a unicycle,

pedestrian means any person on foot or in a perambulator, or a physically disabled person in an unmotorised wheelchair or in a motorised wheelchair, and includes —
[…]
(c) a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or a motorised scooter; and

Regulation 206:

(1) A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy —
(a) on a carriageway with a dividing line or median strip; or
(b) on a one‑way carriageway with more than one marked lane; or
(c) on a carriageway with a speed limit exceeding 50 km/h.
[…]
(3) A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy on a road must not travel past a “no wheeled devices” sign.
(4) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is crossing a carriageway in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy, if the person —
(a) crosses the carriageway by the shortest safe route; and
(b) does not stay on the carriageway longer than necessary to cross the carriageway safely.
(5) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who is travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy on a carriageway if —
(a) it is necessary to travel on the carriageway to avoid an obstruction; and
(b) the person does not travel on the carriageway for longer than necessary to avoid the obstruction.

Regulation 207:

A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy on a carriageway —
(a) must keep as far to the left side of the carriageway as is practicable; and
(b) must not travel alongside more than one other pedestrian or vehicle travelling on the carriageway in the same direction as the person, unless the person is overtaking other pedestrians.

Regulation 208:

A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy on a footpath or shared path must —
(a) keep to the left of the footpath or shared path unless it is impracticable to do so; and
(b) give way to any pedestrian (except a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy) who is on the footpath or shared path.

Regulation 209:

(1) A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or motorised scooter must not be on a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of pedestrians unless the person —
(a) is crossing the separated footpath by the shortest safe route; and
(b) does not stay on the separated footpath for longer than necessary to cross the separated footpath safely.
(2) A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or motorised scooter on a bicycle path, or a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of bicycles, must keep out of the path of any rider of a bicycle, EPT or electric rideable device.

Regulation 209B:

(1) A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road during the hours of darkness or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility.

Regulation 210:

(1) A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy must not attach himself or herself to, or permit himself or herself to be drawn by, any other vehicle.
(2) A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy within 2 m of the rear of a motor vehicle, over a distance of more than 200 m.
(3) The driver of a vehicle must not permit a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy to attach himself or herself to, or be drawn by, the vehicle.

Had an absolutely fantastic time unicycling in the Perth Christmas Pageant with the WA Historical Cycle Club yesterday evening.

It was tricky riding so slow and in the presence of so many penny-farthings, but we made it through successfully, and everyone had a good time.

I high-fived so many people. I did feel a tad terrible when there were kids I missed or couldn’t quite reach down to, though. Lots and lots of tiny hands. The crowd rather liked it when I did little circles.

While most kids were wishing us a merry Christmas, the sheer number of children saying 6-7 complete with hand gestures was impressive – like some sort of hive mind.

I was absolutely knackered afterwards but posed for a few photos and such. Had an absolute blast and got to see some TV personalities. A highlight was ex-Wiggle Emma Watkins (Emma Memma) throwing us a compliment, which was lovely.

At the lights. We lock eyes. Him in orange car of yesteryear and me on unicycle. He revs. We turn attention to the road. Drag race.

The lights change. We go.

I gun it. He takes off slow. Gives me a brief chance.

He throws a hand out the window to wave farewell and speeds into the darkness.