Lane filtering

What motorcyclists need to know about safe lane filtering

• Motorcycle lane filtering is now legal in NSW, with strict conditions.
• You must only lane filter when travelling less than 30 km/h.
• You can lane filter through stationary and slow moving traffic.
• If you are caught moving between traffic at over 30km/h, you face heavy fines and three demerit points under a new offence called lane splitting.
• It is illegal to lane filter: next to the kerb, next to parked vehicles, or in school zones.
• You should always look out for pedestrians and cyclists.
• You should not lane filter around heavy vehicles and buses.
• You are only allowed to lane filter if you are a fully-licensed motorcyclist.
• You must only lane filter when its safe.
• You must comply with all existing road rules when lane filtering. This includes stopping before the stop line at a red traffic light or stop sign, never in front or over it.

The NSW Motorcycle Alliance also has a lane filtering video that shows live footage of how to lane filter safely.
 

Safety tips for other road users

• Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should always check twice for motorcycles.
• Motorists should not deliberately move into the path of a motorcyclist who is (legally) lane filtering.
• Pedestrians should always cross at pedestrian crossings or traffic lights where available.