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Subject: Queensland restricts newly qualified bikers; makes ‘P’ plates mandatory

Author: Bob

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05:46:13 05/15/09 Fri Newly qualified bikers in Queensland will be restricted to riding small capacity machines and will have to display ‘P’ plates to show their newly qualified status, under new laws being introduced in July. The current capacity limit of 250cc is to be replaced by a restriction based on power-to-weight ratio and engine capacity (exact specifications were not available at the time of writing). Transport Minister Craig Wallace said that an enhanced road maintenance programme would be put in place, targeting surfaces that pose a particular danger to motorcyclists “'During the next six years, the Queensland government will invest $21 million into improvements at these locations, identified as potential danger spots following consultation with motorcycle groups.” The new strategy was designed using feedback from more than 2,300 respondents to a consultation paper. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]