Home  >  About Logan  >  Parks  >  Trailbikes in parks Trailbikes Did you know it is illegal to ride a trail bike in a park, easement, bushland or any other public space? The law The administration of laws regulating trail bikes is shared between the Queensland Police and Council. Logan City Council's Park Rangers, in liaison with the Police, regulate all matters relating to the illegal riding of trail bikes in parks and bushland, including unlicensed, unregistered and unroadworthy trail bikes. New laws, which came into effect on 1 July 2006, give Police the power to respond to nuisance complaints concerning noise from trail bikes.  This legislation allows the Police to impound noisy bikes for a minimum of 48 hours or indefinitely, mirroring Queensland's anti-hooning laws.  Police may apply to courts for permanent confiscation of a bike for repeat offenders. Where to ride your trail bike It is illegal to ride any motorcycle whether registered or not, on any parkland or bushland in Logan.  There are various organisations and facilities in and around Logan that cater for trail bike riding. Information, including contact details, on where you can ride legally is provided below. Logan's parks and bushland areas are patrolled by trail bike mounted Park Rangers and Police Should you be detected riding a motorcycle in Logan's parks or bushland areas, you will be prosecuted. Fines range from $375 to $3,750. Further information Contact either the Police on 3807 7770 or Council's Customer Service Centre on 3412 3412. Responsibilities Trail bike riders are responsible to ensure they comply with the relevant laws. Where a rider is a minor, the responsibility rests with the parent or guardian. To assist you with finding a suitable area to ride your motorcycle legally, a list of contacts is provided. Trail bike riding is a popular past time, but have you considered these possibilities? Is your bike so noisy that it affects neighbours and disturbs wildlife? Does your riding create a trail of dust that annoys local residents and wildlife? Does your trail bike cause erosion by damaging the soil and vegetation? Have you encountered wildlife or other people on the track, such as bushwalker? In truth, the answer to all of the above questions is probably yes. That's why Logan City Council is working with neighbouring Councils to find some legal sites for trail bike riding. There are a number of organisations and facilities in and around Logan that cater for trail bike riding, including the following: Organisation Facility details Albert District Motorcycle Club Inc Location: Cnr Sandy Creek and Stanmore Rds, Yatala Contact: Troy Fitzgerald on 0422 151 808 Facility is 11 acres with a motocross circuit. Open Sat and Sun, 9 am - 4 pm. Motorcycling Australia Licence required - Phone 3281 2255. Australian Dirt Bike Tours Contact: Ray Buchanan on 0402 484 471 Guided tours and arrowed rides. Registered or conditional registration required. Dalby Moto Trail Rides Location: 19 Hospital Road, Dalby Contact: Craig Hartley on 4660 6666 www.dalbymoto.com.au Organised weekend trail rides. Registered or unregistered bikes. All ages. Organised rides on several properties. Gold Coast MX (Motocross) Location: Reedy Creek Contact: 5522 7755 Motocross events, night practice. Motocross track under lights. Reliability Trials Club of Brisbane Location: 1376 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale Contact: Shayne on 3207 4697 www.rtcb.net Motocross, enduro, trail rides. 3 tracks: Pee Wee, Junior and Senior. Club organises trail bike rides on several properties within easy drive from Logan. Registered or unregistered bikes. Black Duck Valley Motorbike Park Location: Browns Rd, East Haldon, via Gatton Contact: Troy Carroll on 5462 9116 www.blackduckvalley.com.au 700 acre property. Motocross tracks. Freestyle jumps. Pee Wee motocross track. Camping. This great motorcycle weekend getaway location is well worth the drive to Gatton. Team Moto Springwood Location: 68 Moss St, Springwood Contact: 3380 2222 www.teammoto.com.au Organised rides and events. All dirt bike disciplines. Tivoli Motocross Raceway Location: Coal Road, Tivoli Contact: 5465 7314 Motocross circuit. Recommend phone before going to confirm practice days. Dirt Track Cowboys www.dirttrackcowboys.com.au   For a copy of this information sheet, please contact the Parks Branch on 3412 5524 or via email at council@logan.qld.gov.au. Tips on avoiding upsetting your neighbours Trail bikes can be extremely noisy, particularly 2-stroke models. The best way to avoid a complaint being lodged with Council or the Police is to ensure your bike complies with the relevant noise standard. Also, maintain open communication with your neighbours. If your neighbour feels they can raise an issue with you, they will more often than not talk to you instead of calling the Police. Remember, what you do on your property affects other people, so please be considerate.