Motorcycles

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicle drivers. To safely share the road with motorcyclists:

• Check for motorcycles and use your mirrors when you change lanes or enter a road. Motorcycles are smaller in size and harder to see so they easily disappear in vehicle blind spots.
• Allow a safe three-second following distance. This space will help you avoid hitting a motorcyclist if they brake suddenly or fall.
• Whenever possible, give a motorcycle the full lane. It is legal to share lanes with motorcycles, this is known as lane splitting.
• Never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you.
• Check for motorcyclists before you open your door next to traffic.
• When possible, move to one side of your lane to give motorcyclists more room to pass.

Road conditions can cause motorcyclists to suddenly change speed or direction.