Frequently Asked Questions
Is lane splitting legal?
Lane splitting involves riding between cars, between the lanes. It can be a dangerous practice especially when there are aggressive motorists. If you lane split there you may indirectly break other road rules, such as dangerous driving, failing to indicate when changing lanes etc.
Can I use bus lanes in the ACT when I'm riding?
According to current law, motorcyclists are permitted to use the bus lanes when riding in the ACT as long as they are marked as BUS ONLY lanes.
Where can I find out more information for road safety?
Head to our KickStart Community page for great links.
Hit the Motorcycle Council of NSW's web site. You'll find heaps of information on gear, road safety and other stuff. The MRA ACT web site is also very handy.
When you just start out as a Learner bike rider, riding can be stressful and intimidating. With experience and by increasing your skills, your confidence will grow as well.
*Reference: Christie, R., Harrison, W. (2001) Investigation of Motorcycle Crash Patterns for Riders aged 17-25 in NSW and Development of Countermeasure Strategies.
+Hurt Report. Hurt Study Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures.