New South Wales motorcycle riders face tough new mandatory protective gear rulesA cohort of Aussie road users are set to face the biggest change in 20 years in the coming months.
From July 1, learner and provisional motorcycle riders will be required to wear high-visibility vests and protective gloves in New South Wales under changes to the Motorcycle Graduated Licensing Scheme.
It is the biggest overhaul of the state’s motorcycle licensing system in two decades.
Riders have three weeks to get the right gear before the new changes come into effect.
The NSW Government says the reform aims to reduce serious injuries and deaths among novice riders, who are significantly more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than experienced motorcyclists.
“It is really distressing when we see fatalities where people weren’t wearing helmets and when we see serious crashes and trauma where people have not been wearing gloves,” New South Wales Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison told 7News.
“They have a crash, damage their hands, and that can mean their career is gone.”
The reforms were developed following recommendations from the NSW Motorcycle Safety Round Table 2025, which included more than 70 riders, trainers and road safety experts.
The changes come as motorcycle riding continues to grow in popularity across the state, particularly among younger people.
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