A rider who bought a BMW R 1200 RT motorcycle that was painted and equipped to look like a police...
It has been recognised that there are too many speed zones in Australia and that the frequency of zone changes...
(Contributed article for our North American readers) Having a motorbike accident can be a very traumatizing experience, you’ll be shocked, scared and confused which will make it more likely that you’ll make mistakes which can heart your chances to get appropriate compensation from insurance companies. That money is rightfully yours and...
Not for the first time, evidence from an action camera, like that in the video below, has helped incriminate riders...
Have you ever been busted for the same traffic offence multiple times in the one ride? While it is a...
If you are pulled over by the police for a traffic offence or even just a licence check or breath/drug test, the best advice is to be nice. MotorbikeWriter has been informed of several cases recently where fines have been issued – sometimes for bogus reasons – just because the...
At least one NSW rider has avoided paying a hefty fine for wearing a helmet camera simply because he decided...
Riders are warned they could have their licence suspended in one hit under double demerit points which apply this weekend...
Motorcyclists are without a doubt the most vulnerable road users and even the most experienced riders can come unstuck. No matter whether you’re a new biker or a seasoned vet, not knowing exactly what to do if you get into an accident can cause further heartache, writes Rachel Erin of compensation lawyer...
Australia’s confusing helmet laws become even more confounding next weekend when new laws are introduced in Queensland and an array...
Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles loved worldwide. However, in the Western world, they enjoy popularity mainly as vehicles for...
The motorcycle rider fined for wearing a GoPro on his HJC helmet plans to fight the charge. Matt Smithson was fined $289 and three demerit points for wearing a non-complying helmet, even though the laws are vague about attaching anything to a helmet. “I’ve called the officer and asked if...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) In 2014 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 92k...
What happens to repeat offenders who get a defect notice for an aftermarket motorcycle exhaust, bolt on the original to...
Repairs to shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks have been delayed while Queensland’s Main Roads finds “specialised contractor” after a rider crashed this week in slippery melting tar. The Sydney rider, Stephen Thomas, suffered minor injuries and his Honda was damaged, but he was able to ride home, according to eye witnesses....
While Australia is still considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles, riders should do their best to avoid buying...
Shoddy roadworks continue to trap motorcycle riders with one Queensland rider coming to grief in a detour through clay that...
Victorian Police have withdrawn a fine against a rider for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet. But don’t get too excited just yet that VicPol has seen the light and understands the rules which say a helmet only needs an internal label. Rider Alasdair “Ted”...
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021....
Lane filtering laws that are gradually filtering into more and more jurisdictions have created a precedent in our road rules...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide anywhere safe for you to place your helmet while you fill up. The owners say it’s for safety reasons, but really it’s so you don’t ride off without paying, which...
A lot of riders have painted motorcycle helmets with spray gun to express their individuality, but are they legal? Given...
The three most popular articles this year have been about riders successfully obtaining justice either in beating incorrect fines or,...
Motorcycle-only checkpoints by police and transport department officials are not officially called such in Australia, but they do happen. We have been caught up in two and have had readers report of other incidents where a vehicle checkpoint discriminates by only pulling over motorcycle riders, letting all other vehicles pass....
Should dangerous drivers who cause death while using their mobile phones or speeding face a life sentence as is now...
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Three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on LIDAR guns have had their fines overturned, prompting a call for riders to challenge any speeding fines they believe are incorrect. South Australian Ride to Review spokesman Tim Kelly says the SA Supreme Court judgements indicate that the handheld guns can...
Speed limits are generally too low and speed cameras so prolific that the number of unsuspecting motorists trapped has doubled...
NSW will join Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia with a new road rule requiring all motorists to slow down...
If you use a mobile phone while riding, or even if you pull over to make a call, you could still be unwittingly breaking the law. Australian Motorcycle Council representative Guy Stanford believes using a mobile phone while riding is dangerous and has stopped using a Bluetooth communicator. But he...
Edge filtering will never be allowed across all states so long as Queensland – the only state that permits the...
Police have waived a Bribie Island rider’s $400/3point infringement for having a void helmet sticker in a test case that...
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. We have previously offered tips on what to do if pulled over by the police as well as tips from the police themselves! Now, Chris has offered the following tips...
You may have seen the above image on social media with concerns that it is a covert speed camera hidden...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, but very few provide...
Do you still have burn marks on your legs from riding pillion on a motorcycle as a child? It seemed a rite of passage to ride on your uncle’s or friend’s older brother’s motorcycle when you were a kid. It was painful, but I’ll simply never forget the first time...
Just about every dog loves to dangle its tongue in the wind and Tex the Toowoomba trike-riding dog is no...
The arcane rules and regulations on handlebar measurements are made more confusing for riders by the different interpretations and amendments...
New motorcycle training laws in Queensland enforcing minimum hours could mean the end of one-on-one training, longer queues for courses and higher costs. Grant Jordan of Biker Basics Rider Training says that under the new QRide guidelines, one-on-one training may cease to exist because it will become too expensive to...
Potholes are dangerous, but bumps or a seam of humps in the middle of a lane caused by heavy vehicles...