{"id":116292,"date":"2015-07-29T23:32:46","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T13:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=116292"},"modified":"2020-11-11T14:13:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T04:13:37","slug":"tougher-rules-for-motorcycle-licences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2015\/07\/29\/tougher-rules-for-motorcycle-licences\/","title":{"rendered":"Tougher Rules For<BR> Motorcycle Licences"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_99224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99224\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/motorcyclecrash.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-99224\" title=\"Motorcycle Crash\" src=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/motorcyclecrash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/motorcyclecrash.jpg 620w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/motorcyclecrash-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scene at a motorcycle crash near Gin Gin earlier this year &#8230; the government is concerned the death toll from such crashes is growing (Photo: RACQ CareFlight)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98541\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/markbailey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98541\" title=\"Mark Bailey\" src=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/markbailey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/markbailey.jpg 200w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/markbailey-185x300.jpg 185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>July 29, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Queenslanders may find it harder to get a motorcycle licence under new rules being considered to reduce bike-related deaths.<\/p>\n<p>There have been 32 motorcycle-related deaths in Queensland this year, a rise of 60 per cent over the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p>The spike had highlighted the need to reform the motorcycle licensing system, Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Bailey said new riders needed to have a robust level of training and competency before they progressed to an open licence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The jump in motorcycle deaths this year is unacceptable and something must be done,&#8221; he said<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Motorcycle licensing and safety can always be improved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At present, car drivers who want a motorbike learner licence do not have to sit a practical test.<\/p>\n<p>There is also no minimum period before learners can take the practical test for a restricted licence.<\/p>\n<p>And riders can graduate from the restricted licence, which has a zero-alcohol and no-passenger requirement, to an unrestricted licence in one year.<\/p>\n<p>The government are inviting Queenslanders to have their say on the proposed changes.<\/p>\n<p>A discussion paper and online survey are available on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get Involved website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible changes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The introduction of an off-road, practical pre-learner training and assessment course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum period for holding a motorcycle learner licence; and &#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An evaluation of the way riders progress from a restricted to an unrestricted licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;We want to ensure novice riders are better prepared for riding on the road and are provided with more opportunities for skill development before moving to an unrestricted licence,&#8221; Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Off-road practical training and assessment would ensure new riders gain basic riding knowledge and motorcycle handling skills in a safe environment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A minimum learner licence period would encourage further skill development, and ensure riders accumulate on-road riding experience before progressing to a provisional or open licence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Bailey said an extension to the restricted licence period would also be considered, and also whether additional assessment should be required to progress to an unrestricted licence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll also 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