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Welcome
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Welcome to the site of the Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia.
The MRASA is the recognised voice for motorcycling with the Government.
Please visit our about page for
more information on what the MRASA is about.
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Event Calendars
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Motocap - Style or Safety
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MotoCAP, or the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program, is a consumer information program designed to
provide riders with scientifically-based information on the relative protection and breathability on a
range of motorcycle protective jackets, pants and gloves available in Australia and New Zealand.
Style or Safety? Deakin research reveals low protection offered by some safety gear. You can view
the following youtube clip produced by Deakin University for more details.
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National Road Safety Week - 11-18 May 2025
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Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and approximately 44,000 are seriously injured on Australian
roads. Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of
all Australians aged between 15 and 24. These numbers are growing every year but are preventable if we choose
to Drive So Others Survive.
National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group,
partnering road safety organisations and Government. The week highlights the impact of road trauma and ways to
reduce it. Visit the website by clicking on the image below, and take the pledge.
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NSW Motorcycle Safety Roundtable - 29 April 2025
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Following the increase in motorcycle fatalities in NSW to 64 in 2024, NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison called a
roundtable to review the current situation and explore futures strategies. 60 or more delegates heard from AMC Chair
Shaun Lennard who was invited to deliver the keynote address - 30 minutes on motorcycles and the safe system.
A media release from the NSW Government on Tuesday morning is here:
Motorcycle Safety Roundtable in Sydney.
As well as talking about safe system aspects, Shaun's presentation highlighted the fact that the 278 motorcycle
fatalities in Australia in 2024 was the highest figure in 35 years, and also that the fatality rate has been
increasing in recent years after decades of decline.
Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP said:
"Motorcycles make up just 3.8 per cent of registered vehicles in NSW, yet they accounted for nearly 20 per cent of road deaths last year - a significant over-representation. Modelling suggests that motorcyclists will make up 30% of road deaths by 2050.
I am confident this roundtable will help identify further road safety measures we can move ahead with.
I am delighted that there has been a strong response from stakeholders to the roundtable, which is being coordinated on behalf of the NSW Government by the Centre for Road Safety, bringing together rider groups, safety experts, academics, and government agencies.
Research shows injury risk to the part of the body protected can be reduced by more than 40% by wearing gloves and boots - a $50 pair of gloves can make a huge difference.
Every life lost on the roads is one too many. We know we can do more to protect all road users - especially our most vulnerable. That is why we are holding this roundtable - to listen, to learn, and to act."
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Ridersafe Training in South Australia - Aug 2024
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The following letter was received from the Executive Director Transport Policy and Regulation, Dept. Of Transport.
The MRASA welcomes the changes to RiderSafe Training but is very disappointed with the announced price increases.
Formal Announcement of New Motor Bike Training
Firstly, thank you for your input over the last year or so as we have developed reforms to the Rider Safe training program.
Today, the Minister has announced the reforms to the Rider Safe training program which will commence on 9 December 2024. These reforms, which has been guided by your feedback, introduce on-road assessments to complement the current on-range training courses which themselves have been updated.
Further information about this announcement and the new training model itself can be found on the Department for Infrastructure and Transport website.
Relating to this announcement, the Governor approved new regulations on 24 July 2024 that provide the basis for the operation of the new training program. These regulations come into effect on 9 December 2024, which will be the same date that the new training model starts to operate. For your convenience, an extract from the gazette notice of the regulations is attached.
Training Costs
The new fees for the new Rider Safe courses are as follows:
Pre-learner
$35 myRiderSafe (online courses)
$450 Motor Bike Learner Course Part A (one full day)
$450 Motor Bike Learner Course Part B (one full day)
Pre-licence
$225 Motor Bike Pre-licence Course (one half day)
$240 Motor Bike Licence Assessment (75-minute session)
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$1,400 Total
This increase in the total cost of obtaining a motor bike licence from $811 to $1,400 is a result of the increase level of training being provided when compared to the current course.
Under the current training model, new riders are provided with 1.5 days worth of training, two half days at the pre-learner stage and half a day at the pre-licence stage. Under the new model, new riders receive three days worth of training, double the amount.
At the pre-learner stage, this consists of the new myRiderSafe online training course which will take around two to three hours to complete, followed by two full days of practical training as part of the new Motor Bike Learners Course. At the pre-licence course, this consists of half a day of practical training through the Motor Bike Pre-licence Course, followed by a Motor Bike Licence Assessment that will last for just over one hour.
In addition to the increased amount of training being provided, the training will be more targeted to each participant due to the introduction of smaller course capacities. The new courses will have a maximum capacity of five participants, down from 10 currently, while still having two instructors.
Transition into New Model
The current Basic and Advanced Rider Safe courses will remain unchanged up to 9 December 2024, though there will be limited spots on both course types in the lead up to this date.
People may experience some delays in contacting the Rider Safe bookings office. It is anticipated demand for places in the current Rider Safe courses will increase. Booking numbers will be monitored in the lead up to the introduction of the new courses, and payments for the current courses may no longer be accepted if there are no available spots.
Next Steps
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport will continue to provide updates on the implementation of the new training model, including any information about the ability to book into current and future courses.
Public Comments
The MRASA has written to the Premier expressing our disappointment at recent comments made by Mr Tom Koutsantonis.
The media conference announcing changes to the RiderSafe training programme was the final stage of many years work
by riders working cooperatively with government to improve rider training. Mr Koutsantonis, with a few ill chosen
comments, severely undermined our confidence in his impartiality towards motorcycling. The MRASA and politicians
of both sides of the house have worked hard to engender a spirit of co-operation to promote Motorcycle road safety.
By his comments, we, the motorcycling community, feels let down by the people who should be supporting us. We await the Premiers response.
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Motorcycle Observation and Awareness Guide
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The motorcycle observation and awareness guide has been created by Stephen Bardsley.
This guide targets all road users and has been prepared to inform and encourage a new approach to motorcycle rider awareness and road safety.
It's goals are to:
- assist drivers to better understand the importance of sharing roads with motorcycles
- explain to drivers how a riders life can depend on their actions and reactions
- inform drivers what are the causes of many accidents involving motorcycles
- provide drivers with tips regarding motorcycle awareness, observation and safety
- show drivers how improved motorcycle awareness & observation can save the lives of and prevent serious injuries to motorcycle riders
Road safety should be an equal and shared responsibility of all road users.
Understanding other road users can make roads safer for all.
Please search for this document online, you will find a copy available on Stephen's Linked-in page.
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SAMRATS Ride Group Leaders
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Do you enjoy motorcycle group riding and know your way around the hills and surrounding districts reasonably well?
Then you may consider becoming an MRASA ride group leader. As a leader, you will be required to chose start and finish
points for Sunday rides on a rotational basis with other ride leaders. You will lead the ride along your favourite route,
planning stops at bakeries and ultimately stopping somewhere for lunch before returning home. It's a great way to share
riding in the local and not so local area and enjoy some riding company, whilst having a lot of fun. If you are interested
in being a ride leader or want to know a bit more about the job please contact the Secretary via the contacts page.
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MRASA Archives
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Here are the links to archived articles on the MRASA website.
These have been indexed by the year of posting.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
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Meetings
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We welcome all interested people to attend our General Meetings. See the Meetings page for
more details. MRASA Committee & General Meetings are held at the hall of Motorcycling South Australia, 251 The Parade Beulah Park.
The mid-year General Meeting will be held in July 2022.
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