Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
Queensland is the only state that allows edge filtering on some roads and now riders have been granted further leniency...
A lot of riders have painted motorcycle helmets with spray gun to express their individuality, but are they legal? Given the police propensity to fine over minor helmet issues and after a reader asked this very question, we thought it prudent to check the legality. We approached helmet law experts, helmet...
You may have seen the above image on social media with concerns that it is a covert speed camera hidden...
If you have been fined for speeding based on a police officer’s estimate or “check speed”, there may be several...
Many riders straight-line a series of corners by crossing broken white lines, but Victorian Police warn it’s illegal and recently fined seven sports car drivers for doing just that. VicPol recently recorded this video of a group of exotic sports cars straight-lining corners by crossing broken white lines on the...
Several days after saying novelty helmet covers were legal, VicPol has thrown doubt on the issue saying it had to...
Three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on LIDAR guns have had their fines overturned, prompting a call for...
Motorcyclists are without a doubt the most vulnerable road users and even the most experienced riders can come unstuck. No matter whether you’re a new biker or a seasoned vet, not knowing exactly what to do if you get into an accident can cause further heartache, writes Rachel Erin of compensation lawyer...
Riders are staying home amid fears that modifications they have made to their bike might land them an infringement notice...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) In 2014 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 92k...
Learner riders in Victoria will cop one demerit point for not wearing a hi-vis vest from 29 October 2019 under new road rules. The Victorian Motorcycle Council had called to remove mandatory hi-vis vests for learner riders in its 10-page submission to the review of Victorian Road Safety (Driver) Regulations....
By MotoDNA Motorcycle Academy director of coaching Mark McVeigh It’s been happening around the world for decades and after recent...
(UPDATE: Case 2 below has been dropped. The police have decided not to go ahead. That’s great news and is...
Riders have been urged to wear all their gear and take a riding course in the wake of a “horror start to the year”, particularly in Victoria where the motorcyclist toll is 19. But the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is also calling on all road users to “work together to...
Australia’s confusing helmet laws become even more confounding next weekend when new laws are introduced in Queensland and an array...
Do you still have burn marks on your legs from riding pillion on a motorcycle as a child? It seemed...
Lane filtering laws that are gradually filtering into more and more jurisdictions have created a precedent in our road rules that I believe should be exploited further. These rules now recognise that motorcycles are different from other vehicles because they are narrower. The road rules should also recognise other unique...
Riders who are fined for high-range speeding over 45km/h are often also charged with driving in a “manner dangerous”, says...
What are your legal rights when your motorcycle is recalled for a safety issue? Motorcycle recalls happen frequently as faults...
Motorcycling can never be done risk-free. With that said, you can decrease your chance of experiencing an accident or getting into a motorcycle collision if you make an effort to do so. While some things will always be beyond your control, you should always do everything within your power to...
Diesel and oil spills on our roads most endanger motorcyclists, yet there seems no approved national procedure for reporting or...
A Victorian rider is challenging a fine for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet as he claims...
The rider death toll on the Gold Coast hinterland has been steadily rising since the council-subsidised motorcycle roadcraft course was axed, leading to calls for it to be reinstated. The Safe Motorcycle Advanced Rider Training courses was cancelled in 2012 despite winning the inaugural 2011 Australian Road Safety Awards. It...
Let’s face facts, despite the best preparations, defensive habits on the road, and not pushing beyond one’s own skill limits,...
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021....
Victorian police launched Operation Muffler this month to crack down on noisy motorcycle and car mufflers after complaints from the public. The operation began on January 15 and will continue “for the foreseeable future”, says a Victoria Police media spokeswoman. “Operation Muffler was formulated in response to community feedback to...
How many times have you struggled to ride safely through roadworks where there is no suitable detour provided? Did you...
Riders could face prosecution for riding in groups where riders block public roads to allow others to perform a wheelie,...
You can now remove the approval certificate sticker on the outside of your helmet, but you still need to have an internal certificate label or sticker to avoid a fine from a copper who thinks they know the law better than you. In fact, just in case you are ever...
Eastern Australia has been lashed by storms and more severe wet weather is predicted for the remainder of summer which...
Police who issued handlebar defect notices to riders involved in the recent Hells Angels Good as Gold charity ride may...
If police are fining riders for wearing helmet cameras, how can police wear them without breaking the road rules? The question has been asked by Australian Motorcycle Council representative Guy Stanford who says SOME police are misinterpreting the helmet standards and applying them to riders to harass them. “They don’t...
Many riders have welcomed the introduction of lane filtering, but there are a couple of traps in the laws that...
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: Pexels.com) Drunk driving remains a serious issue. In 2017, the National...
Slow-moving vehicles should be made to pull over when they have a conga line of vehicles following and police should patrol for the offence. One of the most frustrating things for riders and other motorists is slow drivers who refuse to pull over to allow a string of traffic to...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) When someone has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, they must determine liability...
Lane filtering extends to South Australia from April 15, 2017, when the state joins Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the ACT in allowing the...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, but very few provide anywhere safe for you to place your helmet while you fill up. The owners say it’s for safety reasons, but really it’s so you don’t ride off without paying, which...
Riding a motorcycle is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. That risk is rewarded by the...