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BREAKING NEWS FOR QLD ST Club Members
« on: January 08, 2015, 09:00:28 PM »
Read it here FIRST.......

http://www.amcn.com.au/news/1501/qld-lane-filter-green-light/





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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2015, 10:25:37 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2015, 03:31:50 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2015, 07:53:51 AM »
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Thanks for posting up Diesel, been trying to keep an eye on this.
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Re: BREAKING NEWS FOR QLD ST Club Members
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2015, 09:11:38 AM »
 :dred11
 ++ down here in NSW I am STarting to notice 'slightly' more car drivers moving to the left, :thumb but the problem is on a lot of roads the lanes are too narrow  :||||
 ++ ++ Qld's got a better law  :thumbsup ,, SO  why didnt NSW allow breakdown and R shoulder rules :OldMan  :well
I've been 'filtering' ever since I STarted riding back in '78.never got  :law.. even when I lived up there,
  :think1  had a few ""FAAARRKK" moments and quik STops,, "am I gunna fit". :fp
watch out for mirrors you guys who dont  filter if you STart to utilize the new laws, both yours and the cars, especially expensive ones :crackup
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2015, 11:13:24 AM »

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.aspx

It 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 filtering

Lane 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 lanes

Motorcycle 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.



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Re: BREAKING NEWS FOR QLD ST Club Members
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2015, 11:16:55 AM »
Wow you good wid wordz an shiz
 

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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2015, 11:26:54 AM »
Wow you good wid wordz an shiz

Nah but yeah but nah.

Most of that shiz was just a copy and past jobbie maaate!    :CB--

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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2015, 01:31:11 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2015, 04:44:31 PM »
Nicely done spanner :thumbsup... now if you could just send it to all QLD road uses that would be awesome, cheers :grin
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2015, 05:14:12 PM »
It's useful to note we may enter a bicycle lane (giving way to other m/cs and bicycles) for up to 50 metres before an intersection (presumably with or without traffic lights).
We may also travel to the left of a vehicle in zones less than 90kph provided there is no kerb.
These finer points may make it a good idea to carry a printed copy of the law around for a while to help anyone having difficulty understanding it, and who may want to write stories on official forms about perceived grievances.

As noted above, our ST mirrors are the same height as many vehicular mirrors.  I've performed some deft slaloms coping with that aspect when practising for the introduction of this law.
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2015, 03:16:18 PM »
Diesel. Thanks for the education. I bought my 1st book in 1981 (77 Honda K7) and was not aware that you are not able to stand up on your bike to stretch and not able to have to keep both feet on the footpegs at the same time. When riding from Roma to Coast in early 80's how else do you stretch if not able to stand up. Getting off the bike to stretch legs results in loss of too much time and how may times did we ride (solo at the time) with feet on back pegs. Maybe I have been  lucky as this is one traffic offence that I have not been pinged for.
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« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2015, 04:19:16 PM »
Spanner may I pinch it for our workplace and my Facebook?

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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2015, 10:01:36 PM »
Absolutely Gadget,

Thats why i put it up there.

You may wish to reword or what ever to suiy but go for your life.   

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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2015, 11:00:48 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2015, 01:52:57 AM »
I can just see other riders sticking to 30km/hr  :eek  :eek  :eek
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« Reply #16 on: January 11, 2015, 04:57:14 PM »
I can just see other riders sticking to 30km/hr  :eek  :eek  :eek

They will be severely punished by the Officer pursuing them between the lanes 10 kph faster to catch them.     :-(((
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« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2015, 08:45:33 PM »
I printed the web page to PDF and it is available in the link below.  I've downloaded a copy to my phone rather than trying to carry a paper copy.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=5A82E4923E424113!8171&authkey=!AL6V1zY4hzSn76o&ithint=folder%2cpdf
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« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2015, 09:02:03 PM »
For everyone's info, you can't view it online- Access forbidden.  But a right click brings up the download option which works fine.
Thanks Gary.  I think I'll carry a paper copy with highlighting.  Who'd believe a phone based copy?     >:()
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