If you’ve crashed or been stopped by police who suspect you’ve been doing something illegal, your action camera, phone, GPS...
The three most popular articles this year have been about riders successfully obtaining justice either in beating incorrect fines or,...
Police confirm that a number plate scam has landed some motorists with fines for speeding offences they did commit and unpaid toll notices they did not accrue. They believe the offenders are using vehicle sales websites to find a vehicle matching the model of their owned or stolen vehicle. Offenders...
Several days after saying novelty helmet covers were legal, VicPol has thrown doubt on the issue saying it had to...
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Victorian Police have withdrawn a fine against a rider for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet.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”...
Riders injured in a crash that was not their fault may still have to accept some of the blame if...
Queensland is the only state that allows edge filtering on some roads and now riders have been granted further leniency...
A Victorian rider is challenging a fine for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet as he claims the internal certificate label makes it compliant. Alasdair “Ted” Cameron says he was pulled over in April 2018 on his 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S about 200m from his...
Public opinion polls on speed cameras consistently find they are revenue-raisers, prompting motorists to attack them or take unusual, sometimes...
NSW will join Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia with a new road rule requiring all motorists to slow down...
Riders should head out into the country this weekend and spend their money in rural areas to help drought-stricken communities, but they should also be aware that motorcycle exhausts can startle horses. If you see a farmer or a recreational rider on a horse by the side of the road,...
Arbitrary handlebar height restrictions have created an excuse for police to conduct a witch-hunt to harass riders, says Zane Walton...
Three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on LIDAR guns have had their fines overturned, prompting a call for...
There may be many ways that you can avoid an accident but if it happens, it is important to know what to do. You have no guarantee of a safe drive or ride on busy roads and that is why it is necessary to have information on what to do...
Lane filtering rules still vary substantially from state to state and have not yet been passed in Western Australia or...
The arcane rules and regulations on handlebar measurements are made more confusing for riders by the different interpretations and amendments...
In the wake of recent fines for motorcycle exhaust noise and the controversy of roadside testing procedures, another issue that unfairly affects riders in some states is the lack of testing stations. Longtime motorcycle advocate Wayne Carruthers asks how riders can access test stations, particularly in country areas of NSW,...
A Brisbane barrister who has written a paper on the legality of aftermarket motorcycle exhausts has urged all riders to...
You can now remove the approval certificate sticker on the outside of your helmet, but you still need to have...
What happens to repeat offenders who get a defect notice for an aftermarket motorcycle exhaust, bolt on the original to pass inspection then replace it with the aftermarket exhaust? That’s the question that was posed to us after we published an information article in response to persistent social media rumours...
Many riders straight-line a series of corners by crossing broken white lines, but Victorian Police warn it’s illegal and recently...
Motorcyclists are without a doubt the most vulnerable road users and even the most experienced riders can come unstuck. No...
Police who issued handlebar defect notices to riders involved in the recent Hells Angels Good as Gold charity ride may have got it wrong. Check out the claims of police harassment here. Several riders have complained on social media that their defect notices for having handlebars that are too wide...
A rider who bought a BMW R 1200 RT motorcycle that was painted and equipped to look like a police...
Police have defended their use of a covert Trucam mobile speed camera unit at the bottom of a 7.9km downhill...
Victorian police launched Operation Muffler this month to crack down on noisy motorcycle and car mufflers after complaints from the public. The operation began on January 15 and will continue “for the foreseeable future”, says a Victoria Police media spokeswoman. “Operation Muffler was formulated in response to community feedback to...
Average speed or point-to-point cameras continue to increase their presence on our roads, but are they actually fairer than multiple...
Should dangerous drivers who cause death while using their mobile phones or speeding face a life sentence as is now...
You may have seen the above image on social media with concerns that it is a covert speed camera hidden in a guardrail. However, it’s a hoax dating back to 2013. The image is claimed to be in all sorts of places and a recent Facebook post claims it was...
Repairs to shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks have been delayed while Queensland’s Main Roads finds “specialised contractor” after a rider crashed...
Many riders make an effort to warn other motorcyclists if they see a police presence, speed camera or radar unit,...
Have you ever been busted for the same traffic offence multiple times in the one ride? While it is a “dog act”, it is entirely legal. One rider recently told us about copping multiple tickets for the same offence from a police officer who followed his bike for several kilometres...
Speed limits are generally too low and speed cameras so prolific that the number of unsuspecting motorists trapped has doubled...
Riders could face prosecution for riding in groups where riders block public roads to allow others to perform a wheelie,...
Diesel and oil spills on our roads most endanger motorcyclists, yet there seems no approved national procedure for reporting or fixing them. Two recent major diesel spills in South East Queensland occurred on two very popular motorcycle roads. The first was caused by a broken-down truck on the northern approach...
Tips on how to correctly file a motorcycle accident claim in the United States, compiled by New Hampshire motorcycle accident...
There have been many You Tube videos showing riders copping the worst of a road rage incident, but in this...
To all car drivers, Lane filtering is legal almost right across Australia, allowing riders to slip through stationary and slow-moving traffic. But don’t hate motorcycle riders or be jealous of us. Be thankful that we are there as we are making the roads better for you! Jealousy Some of you drivers seem...
Australian and European helmet standards allow tinted visors that filter only half the available light, yet car windows can be...