Queensland Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2009–2012
Safety for motorcyclists is a serious issue that the Queensland Government is committed to addressing. During 2008, there were 72 fatalities as a result of crashes involving motorcycles within Queensland, which represented approximately 22 per cent of the Queensland road toll.With motorcycle usage growing in popularity (currently just over 150 000 registrations) and motorcyclists being more vulnerable to injury than other road users, the Queensland Government introduced the Queensland Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2009-2012 (PDF**, 848KB), a blueprint for motorcycle safety over the next four years.
The strategy outlined a range of range of proposed safety initiatives (PDF**, 21KB), which were consequently developed into the three key motorcycle safety initiatives (PDF**, 212KB) that were implemented on 1 July 2009. It is anticipated that these changes will have a positive impact on the unacceptably high level of motorcycle-related crashes in Queensland. The initiatives also ensure greater consistency between Queensland and other states.
The strategy was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and the public, following community consultation on a range of safety initiatives proposed in the Department of Transport and Main Roads (formerly Queensland Transport) Motorbike safety in Queensland — consultation paper.
While the strategy targets one particular group of road users, it forms part of the Queensland Road Safety Action Plan 2008-09 which outlines a range of safety initiatives to reduce the road toll amongst all road users. The two-year prevention plan was developed in collaboration with key road safety partners, the Queensland Police Service and the former Department of Main Roads. It builds on the Queensland Government’s strong approach to tackling road safety issues.
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Last updated 31 October 2009
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