QLD motorcycle license

Before applying for a motorcycle licence, obtain a CRN from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). This step is free and required for identification within the TMR system.

What you will need

You must provide identification and proof of your Queensland residential address. TMR may ask for additional documents depending on your situation.

Identification

• Australian passport or international passport

Proof of Queensland address

• Documentation showing a current QLD residential address

Rider or driver licence

• Overseas licence (if applicable)

• NAATI-certified English translation if the licence is not in English

Additional identification (two of the following)

• Student ID card with photo

• Bank debit or credit card

• Medicare card

Refer to the CRN application and evidence-of-identity information in the Related links section for the full document requirements.

Enrol in a one-day Q-Ride Motorcycle RE (Restricted) course through an approved training provider. You may complete the course on a scooter.

Course overview

Duration

• Up to 8 hours (varies by provider and experience level)

Prerequisites

You should have basic riding experience in normal traffic conditions and be confident with:

• Low-speed control

• Cornering

• Braking

Course components

Practical exercises

• Figure 8 – Controlled low-speed turning

• Slow Ride – Maintaining balance at walking speed

• Slalom – Riding through cones

• Controlled Stop – Smooth and stable braking

• Swerve – Quick directional change

• Emergency Stop – Rapid and safe stopping

Road ride assessment

• Approximately 2 hours of on-road riding

• Travel through varying speed zones (up to 80 km/h)

• Evaluation of hazard awareness and defensive riding skills

Refer to the Q-Ride and Q-SAFE courses information in the Related links section to find an approved provider and book your course.

You must pass a multiple-choice knowledge test to demonstrate understanding of Queensland road rules and motorcycle safety.

Test details

Total questions

• 30

Pass requirement

• Minimum 27 correct answers

Test rules

• Maximum 1 incorrect answer from the first 10 questions

• Maximum 2 incorrect answers from the remaining 20 questions

Once you have a CRN, you may be eligible to complete the test online. Alternatively, sit the test at your nearest TMR Customer Service Centre.

Refer to the practice road rules test and the Motorcycle Knowledge Test online service in the Related links section.

After successfully completing the Q-Ride course and passing the Motorcycle Knowledge Test, attend a TMR Customer Service Centre to finalise your RE (Restricted) Motorcycle Licence.

Bring all required identification documents when you attend, including the documents you used to obtain your CRN and any overseas licence and translations.

Use the service centre finder in the Related links section to locate your nearest TMR Customer Service Centre.