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Help Us Improve Cyclist Safety on Australian Roads
At Amy’s Foundation, we’re building a safer future for cyclists — and we need your help.If you’ve ever experienced a vehicle passing too close while riding, or if you've tried reporting it, we want to hear from you.

Your voice helps us advocate for better enforcement and safer infrastructure. All responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details.
Which State or Territory do you ride most?*

ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
What type of rider do you consider yourself to be?*

CommuterRoad cyclistDelivery riderBike courierOther
How often do you ride on roads shared with vehicles?*

DailyA few times a weekOnce a weekA few times a monthEvery now and again
Do you know the legal minimum passing distance laws in your home state or territory?*

YesNoNot sure
Have you ever experienced a vehicle passing too close to you while riding your bike? (A close pass under Australia Law in all States and Territories is lateral passing distance of less than 1m under 60kph or 1.5m over 60kph. This is what we call a 'close pass'.)*

YesNo
How frequently do you think you are close passed by a vehicle while riding your bike?*

Every rideMost ridesSome ridesNot often
How recently did your most recent close pass occur?*

Within the past weekWithin the past monthWithin the past 6 monthsOver 6 months ago
Approximately how close did the vehicle pass you?*

Less than 50cm50cm - 1m1m - 1.5m
Did you have a camera on your bike at the time?*

Yes, rear onlyYes, front onlyYes, front and rearNo, but I usually doNo, I don't have one
On this, or any other close pass occasion, did you report the incident to police?*

YesNo
How did you report your close pass?*

In person at the police stationOnline reporting systemCrime stoppersOther
What evidence did you provide the police in your report?*

Written report and descriptionVideo of incidentPhoto of incidentGPS co-ordinates of location of incidentLicense plate detailsDescription of car brand and colourOther
What was the outcome of your report?*

Police issued a warning to the driverPolice issued an infringement notice/expiationPolice told me no action could be takenNo idea - I never heard backI'm still waiting to hear backOther
Describe your experience in reporting a close pass.*
If you have been close passed but didn't report it, why?*

I didn't think it was a big dealI didn't know how toI didn't think it would be taken seriouslyI didn't have any video evidence or witnessesI've reported it before and nothing happenedThe process is too difficultOther
What would make it easier for you to report close passes?*

Knowing exactly how to report it and what's neededA clear and easy to use online portalConfidence that police will take the report seriouslyAn online tool that would help me verify and report close passesOther
Do you own a camera for your bike?*

Yes, a cycliq front cameraYes, a cycliq rear cameraYes, a GoProYes, a Garmin VariaNo, they are too expensiveNo, but I would like to get oneNo, they are too hard to use
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experiences with reporting close passes?
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Help Us Improve Cyclist Safety on Australian Roads

At Amy’s Foundation, we’re building a safer future for cyclists — and we need your help.If you’ve ever experienced a vehicle passing too close while riding, or if you've tried reporting it, we want to hear from you.

Can't upload your file now?! Send a file link to us info@amysfoundation.org.au.

Survey results and the Amy's Foundation community