Queensland Motorcycle Council Inc

29/04/2026

Ride to Zero round 3 is coming...
QMC partnered with Smart Rider Academy to offer advanced training for QMC member on roadcraft, cornering and braking and slow moves.
What do you want to see focussed on in round 3?
Have you say and let us know what is important to you.

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27/04/2026

With the road toll increasing, Qld Police are stepping up their presence on the roads.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-27/qld-police-launch-road-safety-operation/106604090?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

20/04/2026

A good news story today from NSW SES about the what3words app being used to pinpoint where an accident had happened.

Having used the emergency plus app at accident scenes to pinpoint exactly where you are, especially in areas you are exploring and don't know, it is well worth downloading just in case you need to help a fellow rider or driver.

Have you got it on your phone?

https://www.emergencyplus.com.au/

We at emergency plus can help you be at your best, our union of trust, compassion and healthcare is our commitment to your health, your family and the community.

18/04/2026

There are many styles and types of motorcycle rider in Queensland.
Kate, the President, spent a few hours with TMR yesterday talking about issues that affect all of us riders.

What would be your top 3 issues to take to TMR?
What could we advocate for you to make a real change to motorcyclists and their safety?

16/04/2026

Join QMC at the Yellow Ride Sunshine Coast!

15/04/2026

The Queensland Government, in collaboration with the Australian Government will commence landslip repair works at four (4) sites on Samford-Mount Glorious Road, Highvale.

Works will start in late April 2026 and will take around one month to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting.

09/04/2026

MotoCAP conducts testing on Australian motorcycle gear.

Think you're riding ATGATT? Check how your gear would stack up if you had an off.

Homepage | MotoCAP https://share.google/CdggN8sP5Dpif0NZP

Open Day this Saturday, 11 April, at the MotoCAP motorcycle clothing test facility at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus. Meet the team and see how MotoCAP tests and assesses jackets, gloves and pants. No need to register; Saturday from 10.00am.

09/04/2026

It's that time of the month again...
2nd Thursday night of the month means General Meeting night.
Come and join us online or meet us at Mitchelton Library community room at 7.
Want to raise awareness of an issue? Jump in at the end in 'any other business'

02/04/2026

As we head into the holiday break, we know many of you are egg-cited to hit the open road. However, increased traffic means we all need to be a little more vigilant to avoid a "scramble."

Let’s ensure everyone has an egg-ceptional long weekend and returns home safely. Enjoy the ride, stay sharp, and keep the shiny side up!

The Queensland Police Service has launched Operation Yankee Easter Break, calling on motorists to prioritise safety as families prepare to travel across

29/03/2026

One of the topics the committee has been discussing recently is lane filtering. Below is an overview of when you can and when you cannot lane filter. The Qld legislation is linked at the end of the post to look further into the details.

In Queensland, motorcycle lane filtering is legal for open licence holders only, allowing riders to pass between stationary or slow-moving traffic (30 km/h or less) when safe.
It is illegal at all times for learners (REL) or provisional (P1/P2) licence holders.

Key Lane Filtering Rules (QLD)
* Licence Requirement: You must hold an open licence for the class of motorcycle being ridden.
* Speed Limit: Filtering must be done at 30 km/h or less.
* Edge Filtering: Only permitted if the road has a speed limit greater than 90km/h. If a variable speed limit sign is shows a lower speed, but the road is usually 90km/h or more,you can still edge filter when you and traffic are travelling at 30km/h or less.
* Traffic Condition: Traffic must be stationary or moving slowly in the same direction. To filter between lanes, traffic must be moving in the same direction of travel as you.
* Safety: It must be safe to do so. If it is not safe, it is illegal in all instances.

Where Filtering is Illegal
* School Zones: Prohibited during school zone hours.
* Kerb/Bike Lanes: Not permitted between a vehicle and the kerb, or inside a bicycle lane.
* Signage: Areas marked with a "no filtering" sign (a motorcycle between two cars with a diagonal line).
* Edge Filtering: This is not permitted in road work zones or in tunnels.

Penalties
Improper lane filtering can result in heavy penalties, including fines exceeding $500 and loss of 3 demerit points.

So what are your thoughts on the above rules? Good? Don’t like them? Need to be expanded? Sensible? Or do you need more information? Do you have questions? Is it confusing?
Let us know.

QMC are seeking clarity around turn lanes and the ability to pass between straight on and a turn lane to reach the front.

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (ROAD USE MANAGEMENT--ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2009 - REG 151A Lane filtering between slow or stationary vehicles on a motorbike