If you enjoy putting on your leathers and going for a ride, you may already be aware of the new safety initiatives for Queensland motorcycle riders that will be introduced next month, Queensland Police say.
October will see the roll out of changes to the state’s motorcycle licencing system, which will ensure testing and licensing requirements properly prepare our state’s motorcycle riders for travel on our roads.
Next month’s changes include:
- Completing a practical pre-learner course before obtaining a motorcycle learner licence.
- Requiring learner riders to hold their motorcycle learner licence for at least 3 months before progressing to an RE licence.
- Extending the minimum time to hold an RE licence before progressing to an R licence from 1 to 2 years.
- Removing the restriction prohibiting R licence holders from carrying passengers for the first year of holding an R licence.
- Increasing standardisation in the Q-Ride courses and incorporating a stronger emphasis on behaviour and higher order skills.
To find out more about the changes, head to the Department of Transport and Main Road’s website by clicking here.
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