You shouldn't lane filter near trucks or buses because large vehicles often find it hard to see you. There needs to be enough space between you and other vehicles to avoid a crash and to let you safely merge back into the traffic stream. Lane filtering at over 30km/h is illegal, and it's important that you only lane filter when it's safe to do so. Lane filtering is when a motorcycle rider moves between stationary or slow-moving vehicles, that are moving in the same direction as the rider. Any vehicle, including a motorcycle, may overtake to the left of a stationary vehicle. To ensure pedestrian safety, lane filtering is only allowed between stationary or slow moving vehicles, not between a vehicle and the kerb. when a 'no filtering' sign applies to the length of roadĪ motorcycle rider is not allowed to use a bicycle lane to lane filter.if you're a learner or provisional licence holder.in school zones during school zone hours.your speed when filtering is 30km/h or less.You're only allowed to lane filter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding and: If one of the lines or lanes is a dedicated turning lane (left or right) you must not lane filter using this lane. The 2 lines or lanes of traffic must both be travelling in the same direction.

Lane filtering is when you ride your motorcycle at low speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction you are. But there are some rules that specifically apply to motorcycle riders, including rules relating to: Most of the rules that apply to drivers also apply to motorcycle riders, for example, the give way rules, traffic light rules and speed limits. Motorcycle riders, including moped and motortrike riders, must follow the same road rules as other vehicles on Queensland roads.

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