Lane-splitting rule bites the dust
From the Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia (MRAA): The proposed Australian Road Rule 151(a) concerning motorcycle "lane splitting" has been withdrawn and referred back to the Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group to address the issues raised duThis is an interim victory for motorcyclists across Australia. The MRAA's co-ordinator for this campaign, Mr John Karmouche, said he wished to congratulate all the motorcyclists and organisations who worked to overcome this poorly thought-out proposal.
The number of submissions received was a record for any proposed Australian Road Rule change. They came from numerous individuals and organisations including the Motorcycle Council of NSW, MRAA, the VACC, RACV and NRMA. According to the motorcycle lobby group, the submissions clearly demonstrated the lack of evidence-based thinking behind the proposals and the lack of scientific method throughout.
The MRAA would like to stress that this is the first step in the process. It is to be hoped that following a full evaluation of all the issues around this subject, which must include not only the safety aspects but mobility and congestion issues as well, that any future resubmission by the NTC will recognise the value and seek to have filtering through slow-moving or stationary traffic not only tolerated but explicitly approved.
For further information, contact John Karmouche on 0419 359 628 or by email at lanesplitting@mraa.org.au
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