Trail-bike ride with care

Trail-bike riding is a popular way to enjoy the outdoors. With proper planning and care, you can have a safe and exciting ride in several of Queensland’s parks and forests, where trail bikes are allowed.

    Rules you need to know

    • All Queensland road rules apply—police patrol anywhere, anytime.
      • Riders must have a valid licence.
      • Bikes must be fully registered.
      • Conditionally-registered bikes for recreational use are not permitted.
    • Obey all signs, road and track closures and restrictions.
    • Trail bikes are not permitted on walking tracks or on mountain-bike or horse trails.
    • Make sure trail-bike riding is allowed at the park, forest or timber reserve you are visiting. Trail bikes are only allowed on some roads.
    • Signs may prohibit or regulate vehicle access on roads in parts of parks and forests. In State forests and timber reserves, if there is no sign indicating vehicle access is allowed, the road is not open for vehicle use, including trail bikes.

    Ride with care

    • Ride smart, ride safe and ride in the right place.
    • When choosing where to ride, know your limits and be realistic about your abilities.
    • Wear the right safety gear and know the limits of your bike.
    • Watch out for vehicles, other road users and wildlife.
    • Respect park neighbours, lease holders and other visitors—make sure the noise and dust from your riding does not upset other people.
    • Be prepared for difficulties that could be encountered in remote areas and in rough terrain.
    • Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
    • Do not skid and slide around turns and down slopes—this can cause collisions with others and damages the trail.
    • Stop erosion by not riding on soft, wet and muddy roads.
    • Help protect our parks and forests by ensuring you do not carry plant seeds, soil or pests in footwear, clothing, vehicles and gear.
    • Stay on marked roads. Do not take shortcuts or form new tracks as this damages the environment and causes erosion.

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