You can ride on the footpath if: 

• you're under 16 years of age
• you're 16 years or older and are supervising a child under 16 riding a bike.

If you're 16 years or older and not supervising a child under 16 years riding a bike, you can’t ride on the footpath.  

You must ride in a bicycle lane if it's marked on the road and has bicycle lane signs, unless it's impracticable to do so. Cars may use them for no more than 50 metres to enter or leave the road at a driveway or intersection.

You can ride in transit lanes, truck lanes and bus lanes.

You can ride in bus lanes. Be aware of other vehicles using the lane, especially when coming up to intersections as all vehicles can travel in a bus lane if they’re turning left. When riding in a bus lane, you must follow the main traffic lights. You can’t go on the green ‘B’ bus signal and must wait for the main traffic light green signal.  

You can’t ride in tram only or bus only lanes. These are marked by 'Trams Only' or ‘Buses Only’ on signs or lane markings.

Shared paths can be used by bicycle riders and pedestrians, as well as wheeled toys and recreational devices such as push scooters.

When riding on a shared path, you must:

• keep to the left (unless it's impractical to do so). 
• give way to pedestrians including wheeled recreational devices and toys. You should always slow down and stop if necessary. 
• keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle rider. 

Help make paths safer for everyone by:

• giving pedestrians a metre of space when passing 
• using your bell to warn others when you're approaching 
• moving off the path to the left if you wish to stop riding and if there's room 
• being careful around young children and dogs, as they’re often unpredictable, and older pedestrians who may be more vulnerable to injury 
• travelling at a safe speed so you can stop within a safe distance of pedestrians on the path. 

On freeways and motorways, you can only ride on the shoulder. When riding on the shoulder:

• Take extra care coming up to and crossing access ramps, as they’re also used by vehicles.
• Where possible, use signposted bicycle crossing areas. Vehicles are generally travelling at high speeds, so allow more space before crossing. 
• Avoid riding next to heavy vehicles. Slow down/stop, let them pass and then continue your journey. 

You may not be allowed to ride on some sections of the freeway or motorway. Check your route before you set off and ensure your map is set to bicycle mode.