New Licensing Regulations Make Learning to Ride Safer
Source: Victoria. Minister for Roads and Ports. Media Release
"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.”