Motorcycle changes
Three changes have been introduced to enhance motorcycle safety for riders and other road users (effective 1 July 2008).1. Getting your licence
All newly licensed motorcycle riders are required to hold their class RE (restricted) motorcycle licence for a minimum of 12 months before being able to progress to their class R (unrestricted) motorcycle licence.
This is in addition to the requirement to hold a provisional car licence for 12 months prior to getting a motorcycle learner licence (class RE).
Why? This law has been introduced to ensure all newly licensed motorcycle riders gain valuable on-road experience on a lower powered 250 millilitres motorcycle.
2. Passengers
All passengers on motorcycles are required to be a minimum age of eight years old (except those in a side car).
This is in addition to current requirements that motorcycle pillion passengers wear an approved motorcycle helmet and those seated behind the rider need to be facing forward with their feet on the pillion footrests.
Why? This amendment has aligned Queensland with the motorcycle passenger requirements in the Australian road rules.
3. Q-Ride
The introduction of without notice, on-the-spot, and in person auditing of Q-Ride training programs.
Why? This measure strengthens the Q-Ride motorcycle licensing scheme.
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Last updated 09 July 2008
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