Sharing the roadQuestion 193 of 296

A teenager on a skateboard holds on to the back of your moving car. What does the law say about you?

  1. It is allowed on a quiet street
  2. It is allowed below 20 km/h
  3. You must not allow or knowingly permit it
  4. It is a problem only if the teenager falls
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Correct answer: You must not allow or knowingly permit it

Clinging to a moving vehicle is against the law. The driver must not allow it. A person who holds on can fall or be pulled under the wheels.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 111, Clinging or attaching onto moving vehicle, page 56

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026