The Queensland Off-Road Motorcycling Management Strategy details how the Queensland government and local governments will work together to better manage off-road motorcycling, specifically addressing noise issues and enforcement of legislation.
The Strategy is the Queensland Government’s response to the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) report released on 15 April 2010 – Sound Advice: A review of the effectiveness of police powers in reducing excessive noise from off-road motorcycles.
Who will manage the Strategy?
The Off-Road Motorcycling Chief Executive Taskforce and working group will oversee and support implementation of the actions included in the Strategy.
What types of off-road motorcycling are involved?
The Strategy covers recreational and competitive off-road motorcycling, specifically motorcycling undertaken on two-, three- and four-wheeled motorcycles including:
- motocross and classic motocross
- speedway and classic speedway
- dirt track and classic dirt track
- observed trials
- enduro-riding
- recreational trail bike riding
- freestyle
- minikhana
What actions will be taken?
The following actions are proposed in the Strategy:
- identify community ‘hot-spots’ where off-road motorcycling is/may be a problem
- develop Local Management Strategies to better manage hot-spots
- ensure the law supports local management by developing or updating legislation
- undertake joint state and local government enforcement operations
- identify the feasibility, costs and benefits of introducing an off-road motorcycle identification system
- work with other states to advocate changes to the Commonwealth legislation on noise emission standards
- develop education, safety and awareness strategies to promote safe riding
- continue to support local governments and private land-owners to develop off-road motorcycling facilities
Want to read more?
Check out the materials below for more info on the Strategy:
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