Motorcycles

Are people younger than 18 years old allowed to ride motorbikes?

People under 18 years old are allowed to ride off road motorcycles such as minibikes on private properties and motocross tracks. They are not allowed to ride on public property (such as state parks) or public roads.

Where can people younger than 18 ride?

There are over 40 motocross tracks in Victoria that young people and children can ride on, as well as various ride days that families can attend.

Do I need a licence to ride a scooter?

Different laws apply to different states. To ride a scooter over 50cc you need a motorcycle licence in all states, but in QLD, NT, SA and WA you can ride a scooter 50cc or less with a car licence.

To ride a 50cc scooter in NSW you have to get a 'conditional rider licence'.

Can scooters ride on freeways?

According to Victorian road rules, registered scooters are legally allowed on freeways, but it is not recommended that scooters ride on roads with speed limits higher than their top speed. Check your state’s road rules:

• Victoria: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
• New South Wales: www.rta.nsw.gov.au
• Queensland: www.transport.qld.gov.au
• Western Australia: www.dpi.wa.gov.au
• Tasmania: www.transport.tas.gov.au
• Northern Territory: www.nt.gov.au/transport
• South Australia: www.transport.sa.gov.au
• ACT: www.rego.act.gov.au