[talk-au] Cycling on Victorian paths

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In addition there is Karl Cheng's opinion (Mon Sep 20 talk-au) that "this
whole "Road Rules" regulation only applies to "roads" and "road related
areas".
Only footpaths adjacent to a "road", or any path explicitly designated for
cyclists are considered to be "road related areas". See rules 11-13 of the
Road Rules for details."
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Looking at the Road Rules for NSW:

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13   What is a road related area

(2)  However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in these
Rules (except in this Division) to a road related area includes a reference
to-

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(c)  any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the
Dictionary,

Dictionary:

footpath, except in rule 13(1), means an area open to the public that is
designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by pedestrians.
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Putting that together you get:

A road related area includes a reference to any other area that is open to
the public that is designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by
pedestrians.

Meaning, if it's public, and it's meant for use by pedestrians, it is a
"road related area" and the Road Rules apply.