How do I get my R licence in Qld?

After you have held your RE provisional or open licence for 2 years, to get an R licence you must successfully complete the Q-Ride unrestricted (R) course or pass a Q-SAFE riding test. Check your Q-Ride eligibility to see when you are eligible.

Do you need a licence to ride a scooter in Qld?

It depends on each state. Queensland allows learner, provisional and open drivers licence holders to ride mopeds, learners in South Australia and Western Australia must pass riding tests before they can legally ride a moped.

What is the biggest truck you can drive on a car licence in Qld?

has a maximum weight of 4.5 tonne (t) gross vehicle mass (GVM) is built or fitted to carry no more than 12 adults, including the driver.

Is it illegal to split a bicycle lane in Queensland?

In a bicycle lane. Queensland law doesn’t specify any direct prohibitions against lane splitting. However, any movement between lanes that doesn’t comply with the regulations around lane filtering will be illegal, and riders may be subject to penalties.

Is it legal to use lane filtering in Queensland?

In Queensland, lane filtering is only legal when you hold open licence and: It’s safe to do so. Lane filtering is illegal: In a bicycle lane. Queensland law doesn’t specify any direct prohibitions against lane splitting.

What’s the difference between lane splitting and lane filtering?

This refers to motorcycles filtering between lanes at higher speeds. A basic rule of thumb is if you or the cars on the road are moving at over 30km/hr you’re no longer allow lane filtering – you’re lane splitting which is still prohibited.

Can a provisional licence holder Lane filter on the shoulder?

Learner or provisional licence holders are not allowed to lane filter or on the road shoulder, because they don’t have as much experience reacting to situations on the road. The penalties for breaking lane-filtering rules have now been adjusted to reflect the new laws.