Road & traffic accidents · stage by stage
Community and Resources
Road safety and cycling resources for Queensland riders, and the organisations worth knowing about after a crash.
9 monthsNotice of accident claim3 yearsCourt proceedings
The notice can fall due sooner, one month after you first see a lawyer. Each deadline has exceptions.
Stage 2
Is there a claim?
Who is responsible, which scheme applies, and whether your situation is covered.
- Community and ResourcesCycling Infrastructure Updates: How Brisbane’s New Bike Lanes Impact SafetyWhat Brisbane’s newer bike lanes have changed for riders, and how the design of a lane can shape who is found at fault in a crash.
- Cyclists on the roadNight Riding Safety: Legal Rights for Cyclists in Low-Light ConditionsWhat Queensland requires of a cyclist after dark, and how lighting and visibility are weighed when fault is decided after a night crash.
- Community and ResourcesTop Cycling Apps for Queensland Riders: Route Planning, Tracking & SafetyThe apps Queensland riders use for routes, tracking and incident alerts — and why recorded ride data can matter after a crash.
- Community and ResourcesCycling Clubs and Groups in QueenslandWhere to ride with other people across Queensland — and what changes legally when you are riding in a bunch rather than alone.
- Community and ResourcesTop Cycling Routes and Trails in QueenslandWhere to ride across Queensland, from river loops to rail trails, and what to know about the conditions on each.
Talk to us
Hurt on the road and not sure where you stand?
Tell us what happened in a sentence. We will point you to the right guide, or tell you plainly if there is no claim in it.
No-obligation first consultation. We will be in touch within 2 business hours.