Police have become aware that some motorcycle riders and other road users may be confused about the rules for lane filtering and riding on road shoulders for motorcycles.
Lane filtering
Lane filtering is when you ride your motorcycle at low speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction you are. The two lines or lanes of traffic must both be travelling in the same direction. If one of the lines or lanes is a dedicated turning lane (left or right) you must not lane filter using this lane.
You’re only allowed to lane filter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding and:
your speed when filtering is 30km/h or less
it’s safe to do so.
You’re not allowed to lane filter:
at a speed more than 30km/h
in school zones during school zone hours
if you’re a learner or provisional licence holder
if it isn’t safe.
A motorcycle rider is
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