Experts from across Australia are gathering in Sydney this month for a Motorcyle Safety Roundtable after the number of motorcyclists dying on New South Wales roads hit a 10-year high.
In 2024, 16 more people died either riding or as a passenger on a motorcycle compared to the previous year.
To help better understand why more motorcycle riders have died, and to explore potential steps that can be taken to save lives, the government is holding a Motorcycle Safety Roundtable on April 29.
The roundtable will see motorcycle rider groups, academics, motorcycling experts, government agencies and other key stakeholders gather to examine the challenge confronting the community and potential improvements in areas such as licensing, education and training, vehicle safety, infrastructure and use of protective gear requirements.
It will also allow an opportunity for input on potential reforms to improve training and licensing requirements through the Motorcycle Graduated Licensing Scheme.
The number of young motorcycle riders aged 16-25 dying on our roads increased, from 12 in 2023 to 21 in 2024.
“I am deeply concerned about the alarming rise in the number of motorcyclists dying on our roads,” said Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison.
“Every death on our roads is one too many and we’re determined to do more to save lives of all road users, particularly those who are more vulnerable like motorcyclists.”
