About the Motorcycle Safety Levy

The Motorcycle Safety Levy (MSL) - currently $83.60 (incl GST) - is included in your registration fees for any motorcycle with an engine 126cc or larger.

The MSL is collected as part of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) registration premium and used specifically for motorcycle safety projects. These projects are led by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

If you ride a motorcycle that is registered in Victoria, you’ve paid the MSL and it’s being used to make your ride safer.

More than $100 million has been spent in the last decade on a range of safety initiatives across the following areas:

• road safety infrastructure for motorcyclists
• technology and intelligent transport solutions (ITS)
• education and research
• motorcycle policy and law

Infrastructure improvements that make your ride safer are the biggest area of spending from the MSL. This includes improved curve alignment signage and delineation, protection systems at the base of roadside barriers, bell-mouth sealing, post cushions, and road surface improvements.

Examples of projects in the other safety areas that have been funded by the MSL include:

• motorcycle lane filtering legislation (motorcycle policy and law)
• motorcycle graduated licensing scheme (education and research)
• motorcycle anti-lock braking technology promotion (technology and ITS).

List of current projects funded by the MSL, reported by financial year. 

List of completed projects and past projects completed before 2020-21. 

Governance

A memorandum of understanding between the TAC and DTP governs the development and approval of MSL projects.

Many of these projects are also discussed with the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel – an appointed committee that advises on issues relating to motorcycling in Victoria.

Find out more about the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel and how you can contribute to the conversation about riding safety in Victoria.