Queensland's motorcycle licensing scheme is designed to ensure motorcycle riders develop safe and proficient riding skills. So our motorcycle licensing happens in three stages:
To ride a motorcycle on Queensland roads, you must have one of these licences.
From 1 July 2009, the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAM Scheme) will restrict class RE (restricted) motorcycle licence holders to a combined power-to-weight ratio and engine capacity restriction. The existing 250 millilitre (mL) engine capacity restriction will not apply after 1 July 2009. The Department of Transport and Main Roads website has further information on the LAM Scheme including a full list of LAM Scheme approved motorcycles and scooters.
After you have held your provisional car licence for a year, there are two ways you can get your provisional motorcycle licence:
While you have a motorcycle learner licence, you are restricted to motorcycles with a power-to-weight ratio that does not exceed 150 kW/t and an engine capacity that does not exceed 660 mL under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAM Scheme).
You can find out more about Queensland's motorcycle licensing system on the Queensland Transport website.
Last updated 13 October 2009
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