Motorcyclist safety
With motorcycle usage growing in popularity and motorcyclists being more vulnerable to injury than other road users, saving riders’ lives and preventing injuries remains a critical road safety challenge. This section provides safety tips for riders and motorcycles.
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The Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly Guide provides guidance on designing and maintaining roads so that they better consider the safety needs of motorcyclists.
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Information on protective gear designed to help protect your body in a motorcycle crash.
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After changes to legislation in November 2015, motorcycle and scooter riders are now legally allowed to filter at low speeds through traffic in Victoria, when and where it’s safe to do so.
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Tips about how motorcycle riders and other road users can share the road safely.
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This section tells you about motorcycle safety features to help you make an informed choice
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This page has useful tips on parking, securing and purchasing a motorcycle to help guard against theft.
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Tips for safer motorcycle riding.
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The ‘Discover safe riding’ practice guide for people who are working towards getting their licence.
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This page explains how ABS works on motorcycles
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The Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel will provide insights and advice that will inform the strategic direction of motorcycle safety initiatives in Victoria.