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Breaking : LAMS now official from July 1
Posted by tonye on 5/6/2008 9:49:43 (81 reads)
edia Release from the Minister's Office.
Wednesday, 4 June, 2008
NEW LICENSING REGULATIONS MAKE LEARNING TO RIDE SAFER
New regulations for Learner and Probationary motorcyclists are to come into effect on 1 July under the Brumby Government’s new Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS).
Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports, Martin Pakula said the introduction of LAMS in Victoria will contribute to a more consistent approach to vehicle restrictions for learner and newly licensed riders.
“Under LAMS, learner and novice riders will have access to a range of motorcycles and scooters suitable for their level of experience,” Mr Pakula said.
“Novice riders will only be permitted to ride motorcycles on the approved LAMS list which includes bikes with power-to-weight ratios not exceeding 150 kilowatts per tonne and engine capacities not exceeding 660cc.
“The scheme will also restrict learners from using high powered, race replica 250cc bikes that are known to be dangerous for inexperienced riders.”
A list of acceptable motorcycle and scooter models that can be used by learner and novice riders is available on the VicRoads website and will be updated as suitable new models come onto the market.
Mr Pakula said the list of motorcycle and scooter models will keep new riders informed about which bikes they can ride.
“The expanded range will include bikes with better handling characteristics and some with advanced safety features like ABS and combined braking systems,” Mr Pakula said.
“The new scheme, funded by the Motorcycle Safety Levy, provides a wider range of bikes for new riders to choose from based on bike performance and safety.
“The Motorcycle Safety Levy is essential to reduce the number of motorcyclists killed and injured each year.
“The Brumby Government continually works with the Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Council to direct funds raised through the Motorcycle Safety Levy back to a wide range of initiatives to improve motorcycle safety.”
Mr Neil O’Keefe, Chair of the Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Council, welcomed the new scheme.
"I have been concerned that some new riders avoid practising on the smaller bikes and ride very powerful models before they are ready. LAMS provide much safer options for these riders,” Mr O’Keefe said.
A list of approved motorcycles and scooters is available on the VicRoads website - Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) : VicRoads
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