ACT Motorcycle Riders' Handbook

Motorcycling can be fun, economical and safe. It may reduce your carbon footprint.

However, motorcycle riding can also be hazardous.

Motorcycle riders are less protected than car drivers and have a greater chance of being killed or injured in a crash.

You can become a safe rider through acquiring the necessary skills and understanding of the road environment, by always
being alert and defensive and by accepting that the prime responsibility for your safety on the road is yours.

Our procedures for getting a motorcycle rider licence are designed to help you become a safe rider. The ACT Motorcycle Riders’ Handbook, our training programs and the testing procedures are designed to get you confident in the fundamental skills. We trust you will maintain and further develop these skills.

This handbook contains important information about riding techniques, how to cope with hazards and some road rules for
motorcycles. Please read it carefully.

Enjoy your riding, but above all, ride to survive.

Zero alcohol concentration (BAC) drink driving laws commence on 1 December 2010 and affect all 'special drivers'.  To find out if you are a 'special driver' select the following link:

Zero alcohol concentration drink driving laws ( PDF 67Kb)

You can purchase a copy of the handbook from all Canberra Connect Shopfronts at a cost of $5.50 or alternatively you can download a copy by selecting the link below.

• ACT Motorcycle Riders Handbook ( PDF 2.3Mb)