On 18 October 2012, the Minister for Roads and Ports announced that there would be a trial of motorcycle lane filtering in the Sydney CBD. TfNSW led the trial, which… Continue reading How was the lane filtering trial developed?
The purpose of the trial was to investigate the impact of allowing motorcyclists to legally lane filter on traffic congestion and road safety. Some questions which needed to be looked… Continue reading What was the purpose of the trial?
There were no crashes in the trial zone during the two-month trial.
TfNSW has identified that: Despite being (at the time) illegal, lane filtering is often practised on NSW roads. Lane filtering is a relatively low risk riding activity for motorcyclists when… Continue reading What did the trial find?
In addition to the lane filtering trial, TfNSW has: analysed motorcycle crash data to identify any crash risks that may be associated with lane filtering reviewed Australian and international research… Continue reading What else has been done to evaluate lane filtering?
The NSW Government reviewed the findings of the report, NSW crash analysis and the approach taken in other jurisdictions, and as a result proposed a new approach for lane filtering… Continue reading What is being done in response?
Lane filtering will be where a motorcycle rider rides past stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same lane safely at a speed 30km/h or under. Lane filtering will… Continue reading What’s the difference between lane filtering and lane splitting under the new law?
We represent motorcycle riders in the state of New South Wales, safeguarding their rights. We promote motorcycling and the interests of motorcyclists. Some issues include: Road safety Legislation Crash barriers… Continue reading What do we do for you?
The MCC is run along democratic lines. Member clubs raise issues from their own meetings via their delegates. These items are placed on the agenda of the MCC. The decision… Continue reading How does the MCC work?
After members vote to pursue an objective, club representatives work together on developing a solution. Unaligned riders may assist with this process, but member groups are kept informed of progress… Continue reading How are issues advanced?
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