Category: Lane Filtering

Motorcycle lane filtering is when a motorcycle rider moves between stationary or slow moving vehicles in the same lane.

The motorcycle community has for some time sought to have lane filtering made legal, arguing that it: is safe has the potential to help ease traffic congestion, especially with the… Continue reading Why change the law?

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?

To minimise safety risks, lane filtering is: • only allowed when safe to do so • not allowed at a speed greater than 30km/h • only allowed by fully licensed… Continue reading What conditions will apply to lane filtering?