Brisbane police have continued to crack down on motorcycle rider's dangerous driving behaviour throughout October as part of motorcycle awareness month.
Across the region, police continue to detect riders speeding, unlawfully lane filtering, crossing double lines, driving without due care and dangerously operating their motorcycle.
Motorcyclists continue to be overrepresented in traffic crash statistics and offences, which is a particular concern to police as riders have less protection than occupants of a vehicle if involved in a crash.
Riders are urged to abide by the laws when riding to ensure they get home safely.
There is no excuse for putting your life or the lives of other road users at risk.
Brisbane police are reminding motorcyclists that lane filtering is only legal in specific circumstances. Riders must not lane filter when they are travelling at speeds exceeding 30km/h, are riding through school zones, or when they don't hold a full licence.
Riders must always remain alert to their surroundings and ride to the conditions.
In one recent detection, a patrolling officer from Mount Ommaney Highway Patrol sighted a P plater motorcyclist allegedly unlawfully lane filtering along the Centenary Highway near Richlands.
The 22-year-old male rider was intercepted and issued with a total of three traffic infringement notices for motorcycle edge filter unlawfully ($518 fine and 3 demerit points), cross continues line(s) beside painted island ($310 fine and 3 demerit points), and cross continue line dividing lanes on multi-lane road ($138 fine).
In an earlier incident, an officer from Upper Mount Gravatt Highway Patrol detected two motorcycles allegedly speeding along the Pacific Motorway at Macgregor.
The officer intercepted the black Kawasaki rider; however, it is alleged the red Suzuki rider dangerously operated his motorcycle to speed away from police.
A 25-year-old Beenleigh woman, the alleged rider of the Kawasaki, was issued with a total of two traffic infringement notices for drive vehicle that does not comply with vehicle standards ($172 fine and 1 demerit point) and exceed speed limit in speed zone by at least 11km/h but not more than 20km/h ($518 fine and 3 demerit points).
Police investigations led to a search warrant being conducted at a Loganholme address the following day where the red motorcycle rider was arrested for alleged dangerous operation.
The 32-year-old Loganholme man was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle speeding, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, things at purport to be, but are not, registration certificates, number plates of permits, vehicles used on roads must be registered, and drive uninsured vehicle.
He first appeared before Holland Park Magistrates Court on 30 October.
South Brisbane District Inspector Mat Kelly says riders should expect to see police continue cracking down on motorcyclist offences across Brisbane.
"Whilst motorcycle awareness month is coming to an end, police enforcement action isn't. Your life and the lives of other road users is too important to us to not continue to take strong enforcement action against dangerous driving behaviours of this nature," Inspector Kelly says.
"It is incredibly concerning that, not only are some riders participating in this dangerous behaviour, but they are also not wearing basic protective gear such as gloves, a protective jacket or pants.
"This past month's we've also seen some variances in weather. Its important riders remember that the speed limit signage is not the only requirement of how to travel safely on their current stretch of road. If it is bucketing down raining, your visibility is impacted and other traffic may be moving more slowly. It is imperative you drive to the conditions.
"Whether you are travelling along one of Brisbane's motorways, enjoying a day out by the bayside, or cruising on the roads around Mount Glorious, we want all motorcyclists to enjoy their ride and get to their destination safely.
"Not only will we continue conduct static and roaming enforcement activities, but you can also expect us to conduct thorough investigations and come knocking at your door if you fail to stop when directed by police for speeding offences."
