This is an email I have put together for our VERY large organisation. You may wish to do a similar thing for your work place ..... or even something similar to people on your email list to help educate the non motorcycling fraternity out there.
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Dear Colleagues,
Please be aware that there has been a
new road rule that will be enacted on the 1st of Feb 2015 in Queensland.
As a majority of us drive it is imperative that we are aware of any new laws to ensure we understand what is and is not allowed in our private and professional duties as drivers on Queensland roads.
This new law will
allow motorcyclists to lane filter.
What does this mean?http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Queensland-road-rules/Motorcycle-road-rules.aspxIt means that
bikes will be allowed to pass either on the left or right of a vehicle in slow or stopped traffic to ease congestion and allow the bike free passage past the traffic.
Lane filteringLane filtering is riding a motorcycle at low speeds between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction as the rider.
Commencing on 1 February 2015, riders with an open licence for riding
a motorcycle will be allowed to move between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction as the rider, provided they are not travelling at more than 30km/h and it is safe to do so.
Learner and provisional riders will not be allowed to lane filter because of their relatively limited on-road driving and riding experience.
If done safely, lane filtering may
ease traffic congestion for all road users, allowing motorcycle riders to move quickly and safely away from congested traffic.
Motorcycle riders in bicycle storage areas and bicycle lanesMotorcycle riders will be allowed to enter bicycle storage areas (the areas of road close to an intersection with traffic lights that allows cyclists to wait in front of vehicles stopped at the intersection, and usually painted green with white bicycle symbols). This will allow them to move quickly and safely away from traffic.
As a courteous driver of (company Name) vehicles we need to ensure we provide the courtesy of space for Motor bikes to pass freely between vehicles. We also need to be more aware of our surroundings when in slow moving traffic and at traffic lights to ensure that no motorbikes have moved into previously empty space.
Safe driving everyone.
Dave Bo%$#ll
Health and Safety
