Motorcycle Riders Safety

681 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (19 March 2019). What specific measures has the minister implemented to enhance the safety of motorcycle riders in this state?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): A number of measures have been implemented to enhance the safety of motorcyclists in South Australia.

The South Australian government is currently undertaking a trial along one of the key motorcycle routes in the Adelaide Hills which has a relatively high motorcycle crash rate. This will involve the installation of Audio Tactile Line Marking along the centreline of Gorge Road for a distance of approximately 20 kilometres at a cost of about $110,000.

Also in the Adelaide Hills, motorcycle safety works are being undertaken on Tippett Road. $260,000 will be spent on the installation of roadside safety barriers, tree removal and culvert extensions.

The state government has also continued to provide funding to the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program, a consumer information program designed to provide riders with scientifically-based information on the relative protection and comfort on a range of motorcycle protective jackets, pants and gloves available in Australia and New Zealand.

Work is also progressing on proposals to strengthen the Graduated Licensing Scheme and improve training for novice motorcycle riders.