Keep Qld one-metre rule for bikes: RACQ

Queensland's peak motoring body is calling for mandatory buffers between cyclists and cars to be made permanent ahead of the end of a two-year trial.

In 2014, the government implemented recommendations from an inquiry into the competing interests of cyclists and motorists, including the trial of a rule where cars must to give riders a one-metre buffer zone.

Fines for cyclists were also brought into line with motorists.

RACQ spokesman Paul Turner said the organisation's own survey showed more than 40 per cent of Queenslanders thought the rule had made the roads safer for cyclists.

Only 22 per cent said the law should be dropped and over 80 per cent were aware of the arrangement.

"The only sure way to see behavioural change into the future is through further education and awareness campaigns for cyclists and motorists about safely sharing the road," Mr Turner said.

"Queensland would be taking a regressive step if it repealed the law, considering similar legislation has now also been introduced in NSW, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania."